Develop ideas through annotated sketches

Design and technology

This unit introduces pupils to creating movement with air using pneumatic mechanisms. They will then apply this knowledge to develop a moving toy.

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of ingredients which may contain allergens.

Risk assessment required - may contain allergens

A design specification is a list of product __________ that are decided before a product is designed and made.

True of false? A design specification should be written before the designer designs and makes a product.

What is another name for notes added onto a design to add information?

show what the final product will look like.

An {{}} is something that goes into the system.

The {{}} is what happens as a result of the input.

When using two outputs in a simple pneumatic system, what additional component is needed?

less air moving along the tube each squeeze

Why would a larger bottle inflate a balloon quicker?

Select all the possible input sources used in pneumatic systems.

It is forced along the tube to the balloon.

It fills the balloon which inflates and expands.

Put these statements about creating movement using a simple pneumatic system in order.