How wheels and axles work

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of The Romans in Britain - NEW LOOK Roman entertainment

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Objectives

Design and Technology

Understand and use mechanisms (e.g. wheels and axles) in their product.
Select from and use a wide range of materials and components according to their functional properties.

Lesson Planning

Children understand that wheels and axles can be assembled in different ways.

Teaching Outcomes:

To join wheels and axles effectively, choosing appropriate materials, and explain how they work.

Children will:

Join wheels and axles effectively and can explain how they work.
Choose from a range of materials to build a functioning moving vehicle.

Planning

Provided Resources

This session does not need any provided resources.

You Will Need

Straws
Wooden dowel
Tape, stapler, paper-clips, clothes pegs, cotton reels

Weblinks

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