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Upload your worksheet here: if you lost your worksheet, click on the template to print a new one. Task: Trees don’t blow over in a gust of wind but beach umbrellas do! You will design a beach umbrella inspired by trees. Think! What are some of the special features of trees that help them not to fall straight over when the wind blows? In the box below, draw and colour your design. Use arrows and labels to show the different parts that will help it not fall over when the wind blows.