a machine with wheels used for transporting people or goods

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

lines that are always the same distance apart and never meet

to strengthen or support an object or structure

the main structure of a vehicle that holds its components

Finishing 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? The body of the vehicle has doors, windows, bumpers and other features to make the vehicle unique.

True or false? Every vehicle has the same shaped body.

True or false? Joints are only found on a chassis of a vehicle.

the process of creating a plan for a product or structure

Which of the following need to be attached to a chassis to allow a vehicle to move?

Which of these are correct statements about the triangulation method?

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

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Finishing a vehicle

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.