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Wheels and axles: vehicles

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Why this, why now

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of wheels and axles. The characteristics of woods will be introduced. Pupils will analyse different vehicles and their structure to design and make their own vehicle.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Wheels and axles: vehicles

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of wheels and axles. The characteristics of woods will be introduced. Pupils will analyse different vehicles and their structure to design and make their own vehicle.

8 lessons
  1. Card properties and uses
  2. Design specification for wheeled vehicles
  3. Designing a vehicle
  4. Wheels and axles in vehicles
  5. Adding wheels to a vehicle
  6. Card construction techniques
  7. Test a vehicle
  8. Finishing a vehicle