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Aluminium Wire
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Helping to Support Teaching and Learning
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Versatile Material
Perfect for shaping or strengthening, this aluminium wire is versatile. Use it alone or with other materials to boost creativity.
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Easy to Manipulate
Ideal for hands-on learning, this material is easily cut and bent but retains its shape, enhancing fine motor skills.
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Supports Curriculum
It helps teach material selection based on properties, aligned with Key Stage 1 and 2 in Design and Technology.
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Creative Expression
Supports mastery in Art and Design, focusing on sculpture and product design with various materials.
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Key Stage 1 Design
Aligned with Key Stage 1 Art and Design, this wire motivates creative material exploration. It supports children in designing and creating with an imaginative approach.
Aluminium Wire
Aluminium wire that combines flexibility with strength, ideal for creative educational modelling.
Overview
Offering both strength and malleability, this aluminium wire is easily shaped and retains its form, perfect for model making.
This Aluminium Wire stands out as a multifaceted model making resource that blends art, science, and practical skills seamlessly. Its malleability and durability make it a top choice for educational projects across different age groups. It excels in applications requiring both structural integrity and flexibility, such as sculpting or design projects.
In Design and Technology for Key Stages 1 and 2, this wire aids in material selection skills, teaching children to choose based on properties and function. Its usability fosters engagement through hands-on learning, enhancing understanding of materials’ functional and aesthetic qualities.
When used in Art and Design, the wire allows for exploring art techniques and sculpture, encouraging creativity and mastery of materials. It supports educational outcomes by providing a tangible way for children to express and realise their artistic visions, making theoretical concepts concrete.
Supports the National Curriculum
Design & Technology, Key Stage 1, Make
Select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics.
Design & Technology, Key Stage 2, Make
Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities.
Art & Design, Key Stage 2
To improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials (for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay).
