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.
It is built upon our four-stage primary focused pedagogy – Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express – to get your children curious about the project ahead, develop and then use new skills and knowledge, before finally allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and reflections on what they have learnt.
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:
Subjects
- Design and technology
Topics
- Designing prototypes
- Evaluating prototypes
- Making prototypes
- Understanding pneumatics
