2012 Curriculum

Year 5 - My Future: "Hackney of the future" (Town planning)

Key Skills I can create a new building for Hackney; I can use a map to locate key landmarks; I can see both sides of an argument; I can town plan the Hackney of the future, considering the needs of its residents and how it will have changed; I understand the importance of maintaining green spaces; I can make a presentation

• Go on a Hackney learning walk, pass key features such as police station, hospitals, supermarkets);
• Visit a deserted space/building (eg: Hackney Central building);

Activities

• Reflect on the empty building visited in the Entry Point. Mindmap what Hackney needs, or might need in the future. In pairs plan and design a use for that building;
• Study a map of Hackney. In groups highlight the key landmarks, services green spaces, sports facilities and big shops/shopping centres;
• Mindmap what the future holds for Hackney. (More people moving here for the Olympics, more transport) What does Hackney need to accommodate this? Play conscience alley – children in 2 groups argue for development versus environment;
• In pairs/groups children design and create model of their future Hackney, focusing on balance between green space and development;
  
• Children given opportunity to present
  their models to special guests (architect/ Headteacher) and 'bid' for townplanning contract;
  

• A design for a use for an existing empty building;
• A map, with landmarks highlighted accurately;
• An understanding of the need to maintain green space, while accommodating the needs of a big city;
• A presentation to a special guest;
  

- A visit to an empty building in Hackney
- Maps of Hackney | London Sustainable Schools Map |
- Model making materials