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:

Lesson activities

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