a mechanism that uses moving air to make things happen

Make a pneumatic system

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 moving animal toy uses {{}} to move one or more of its parts.

Identify the correct simple pneumatic system that could be used for a moving toy.

True or false? Your pneumatic system will fit straight into your box with no adjustments.

Attach tubing to the nozzle of the bottle. Use tape to secure it.

Attach a balloon to the other end of the tubing. Use tape to secure it.

Squeeze (pump) the bottle to inflate the balloon.

Put these steps on how to assemble a bottle and balloon pneumatic system in order.

Pneumatic systems need to be __________ and tested for a purpose.

__________ details the steps we need to take to make the product.

a list of steps and resources needed to complete a project

to judge how well a product meets design criteria

Match the specification point to the definition.

how the main structure of the toy will be made

What should be considered when writing an action plan for a moving toy?

What type of pneumatic system does this image show?