Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Work independently to produce an accurate, functioning car chassis.
- Design a shape that is suitable for the project.
- Attempt to reduce air resistance through the design of the shape.
- Produce panels that will fit the chassis and can be assembled effectively using the tabs they have designed.
- Construct car bodies effectively.
- Conduct a trial accurately and draw conclusions and improvements from the results.
Suggested prior learning
Mechanical systems: Pneumatic toys
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Chassis and launch mechanism
Lesson 2: Designing the car body
Lesson 3: Making the car body
Lesson 4: Assembly and testing
Key skills
- Designing a shape that
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Key knowledge
- To understand that all
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Key vocabulary
chassis
energy
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Unit resources
Assessment D&T Y4: Mechanical systems: Slingshot car
Knowledge organiser
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Subject resources
D&T Long-term plans
National curriculum mapping
D&T: Progression of pupil skills and knowledge
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Assessment
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Cross-curricular opportunities
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