Towers, Tunnels and Turrets — Cornerstones curriculum project

Towers, Tunnels and Turrets

Year 2D&TLegacy project

Use Towers, Tunnels and Turrets, our pre-planned Year 2 design and technology project, to teach children about design, structures and materials. This project develops children’s knowledge of how to successfully design and build model bridges and buildings.

Project scope

Towers, Tunnels and Turrets provides a structured approach to Design and Technology, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Computing

Design and technology

English

Geography

History

PE

PSHE

Science

Topics covered

  • Bridges
  • Buildings
  • Castles
  • Models
  • Structures

What's included

Towers, Tunnels and Turrets is a comprehensive Design and Technology project that boasts an array of essentials including:

60 Lesson activities
57 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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