Create a World War 2 air raid shelter

**Learn about the protection given to people in the Second World War and make a model of an Anderson shelter from card. **

Activity: Create a cardboard model of a World War 2 air raid shelter

This is one of a series of resources that are designed to allow learners to use the theme of the second world war to develop their knowledge and understanding in Design & Technology and Engineering. This resource was inspired by the themes of the World War 2 and Flight. It supports the teaching of design and technology in context by making a model of an Anderson (air raid) shelter using graphic materials.

This activity could be used as a main lesson activity to teach learners about The Second World War. It could also be used as part of a wider scheme of learning focussing on structures or as a focussed practical task focussed on model making.

Tools/supplies needed:

• Scissors
• Card or cardboard (cereal box)
• Glue sticks
• Masking tape (optional)
• Coloured pens/pencils

Extension

• Design a suitable layout for the interior – what would be needed? How would you arrange everything?
• Remember a whole family would be inside!

The Engineering Context

Understanding about how to keep people safe inspires engineers to develop new materials, objects and structures. This develops the world we live in and improves the quality of living for all.

Suggested learning outcomes

This resource combines Design and Technology and Engineering with History , with the aim that the learners will be able to know what is meant by an Anderson Shelter and be able to follow instructions and model an idea accurately.

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The activity sheet includes teachers’ notes, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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