Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain that wheels move because they are attached to an axle.
- Recognise that wheels and axles are used in everyday life, not just in cars.
- Identify and explain vehicle design flaws using the correct vocabulary.
- Design a vehicle that includes functioning wheels, axles and axle holders.
- Make a moving vehicle with working wheels and axles.
- Explain what must be changed if there are any operational issues.
Suggested prior learning
Mechanisms: Making a moving story book
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Lessons
Lesson 1: How do wheels move?
Lesson 2: Fixing broken wheels
Lesson 3: Designing a vehicle
Lesson 4: Wacky races
Key skills
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Key knowledge
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Key vocabulary
axle
axle holder
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Unit resources
Assessment D&T Y1: Wheels and axles
Assessment D&T Y1: Wheels and axles
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Key vocabulary
Key vocabulary Subject resources
D&T Long-term plans
National curriculum mapping
National curriculum mapping
D&T: Progression of pupil skills and knowledge
Equipment list
Equipment list
Assessment
Assessment
Key vocabulary
Cross-curricular opportunities
Mathematics
‘Pupils should be taught to:
- measure and begin to record […] lengths and heights’
See National curriculum - Mathematics key stages 1 to 2.
British values: Mutual respect.
Suggested next steps
Mechanisms: Fairground wheel
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