the main structure of a vehicle built on to a chassis

Aerodynamics

Design and technology

Dorothée Pullinger and car design

Pulley systems

Switches in simple circuits

Harry Beck and circuit diagrams

Make an electric vehicle chassis

Assemble an electric vehicle

Add a switch to a design

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of mechanisms through gears and pulleys. By investigating electric vehicles and mechanical and electrical components, pupils will apply their knowledge and understanding by making an electric vehicle.

Pulleys and gears: electric vehicles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

The force caused by air moving against the surface of an object is {{}}.

{{}} helps reduce air resistance and make cars move more smoothly.

Put the steps in order for designing a car for performance.

{{}} can change an object's speed, direction, and/or shape.

Which types of forces occur when objects are touching each other?

What is the type of force that acts between two surfaces trying to move across each other?

What is one reason a pulley might not turn properly?

Aerodynamics

Lesson outcome

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