Whatever the weather

Soldiers have to be ready for anything! Explore and test materials by designing and building a shelter that will keep a soldier dry.

Do you have the skills to survive all weathers?

Providing soldiers with clothing and equipment for any eventuality requires lots of planning. Learners investigate the properties of a range of historic and contemporary materials used by the Army, before being challenged to build a waterproof shelter for their own soldier.

Learners are also introduced to the concepts of making predictions, observing experiments and designing a fair test.

This session is 60 minutes long and includes:

• Historic photographs
• Handling objects
• Team working
• Design challenge
• Scientific vocabulary
• Group discussion
• Gallery trail and related trail (optional)

Curriculum areas:

• Science
• Design and Technology