Pulleys and gears: electric vehicles
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Why this why now
Including electrical and mechanical components in products develops pupils' knowledge and understanding of systems. Testing products allow pupils to evaluate and improve their designs. This unit develops pupils' knowledge of electronics from the Year 4 'Simple programming and control: light display' unit. Techniques for making frame structures are developed from the Year 5' Frame structures using 3D CAD: sustainable housing' unit. Mechanical systems knowledge is further built on in the Year 6 'Cams: automata' unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have experience of axles, axle holders and wheels that are fixed or free moving.
- Pupils have a basic understanding of electrical circuits, simple switches and components.
- Pupils have experience of cutting and joining techniques with a range of materials including card, plastic and wood.
- Pupils understand how to strengthen and stiffen structures.
Threads
Why this why now
Including electrical and mechanical components in products develops pupils' knowledge and understanding of systems. Testing products allow pupils to evaluate and improve their designs. This unit develops pupils' knowledge of electronics from the Year 4 'Simple programming and control: light display' unit. Techniques for making frame structures are developed from the Year 5' Frame structures using 3D CAD: sustainable housing' unit. Mechanical systems knowledge is further built on in the Year 6 'Cams: automata' unit.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have experience of axles, axle holders and wheels that are fixed or free moving.
- Pupils have a basic understanding of electrical circuits, simple switches and components.
- Pupils have experience of cutting and joining techniques with a range of materials including card, plastic and wood.
- Pupils understand how to strengthen and stiffen structures.
Pulleys and gears: electric vehicles
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.
8 lessons in unit
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