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Year 1

Rotary mechanisms: windmills

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Rotary motion

I can describe rotary motion.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Using wind

I can describe how wind is useful.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Testing wind sails

I can test wind sail designs to decide which is most effective.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Select materials for wind sails

I can choose materials that will work best for my sails.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Selecting an axle for a windmill

I can make, test and choose an axle for my windmill.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Make a windmill

I can make my windmill freestanding.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Finishing and testing windmill mechanisms

I can finish and test my windmill.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Presenting final designs

I can share my final product design.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

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