This lesson we were asked to choose which materials we should use to make our playground. My group got given the climbing equipment. So we had to decide what material the climbing equipment should be made from.
Here is a photo of the climbing equipment at Lake Ellen park. It is my favourite climbing equipment and I would like the same sort in our new playground.
What type of materials have been used to make your piece of playground equipment?
Our piece of equipment was made out of lots of different materials. The poles of the climbing fort is made out of metal. The climbing bits are made out of metal chains covered with rubber. The floor of the playground equipment is made from little wood chips.
What are the advantages/ disadvantages of using this type material?
Metal poles- Advantages
The poles are made of metal which is really strong and will make sure the climbing fort doesn't break.
Metal poles- disadvantages
The metal poles might rust eventually and they would need to get new ones. Metal poles are really hard and they might hurt if someone runs into them.
Climbing net- advantages
The net is good because the rubber stops the metal chains from hurting you.
Climbing net- disadvantages
It might be expensive
Floor- advantages
the floor is pretty soft and is made of recycleable products.
Floor disadvantages
All the little pieces of wood get stuck in your shoes. Wood catches on fire easily.
What other types of materials could be used to make this type of equipment?
Metal poles
The metal poles could be wrapped with rubber or some soft material so people don't get hurt.
Climbing net
The climbing net could be made from rope which might be cheaper but the rope might be easier to break
Floor
The floor could be made from that rubber stuff like at the turtle park but that might be more expensive.
What types of materials should we use in our playground?
Metal Poles
I think the poles should still be made from metal but covered in something softer.
Climbing net
Tbe climbing net should be the same as the one in Lake Ellen park
Floor
I would like the floor to be made of sand so we can play in it
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Lauren
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