Moving Mechanisms

Project Overview

This companion mini project teaches children about pneumatic systems. They experiment with pneumatics before designing, making and evaluating a pneumatic machine that performs a useful function.

What’s included

Moving Mechanisms is a comprehensive project that boasts an array of essentials including:

6

Lesson activities

16

Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Moving Mechanisms provides a structured approach to design and technology, outlining key subjects and topics including:

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Subjects

  • Design and technology
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Topics

  • Designing prototypes
  • Evaluating prototypes
  • Making prototypes
  • Understanding pneumatics

Closely linked to

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