a machine with wheels used for transporting people or goods

the process of creating a plan for a product or structure

a point at which two parts of a structure are joined together

to strengthen or support an object or structure

the main structure of a vehicle that holds its components

Designing a vehicle

Design and technology

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of wheels and axles. The characteristics of woods will be introduced. Pupils will analyse different vehicles and their structure to design and make their own vehicle.

Wheels and axles: 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.

True or false? Design specifications help designers create objects that people want.

__________ means to make something stronger and more stable.

Which of these are good ways to join card?

True or false? If you put different sized wheels on the same axle, the vehicle will wobble.

Axles need to be __________ to each other.

Which of these materials could you use to make an axle and axle holder on a cardboard vehicle?

Which of the following could you use as axle holders for a cardboard vehicle?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz