Rotary motion
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe rotary motion.
Key learning points
- Rotary motion is where something is turned (rotated).
- Water wells get water from deep underground.
- A water well has a rotary mechanism that is used to lift a bucket from a well by turning the handle.
- Water wheels can be used to produce electricity.
Keywords
Rotary motion - something that turns around in circles
Water wheel - a large wheel driven by flowing water
Water well - a hole used to get water from deep underground
Common misconception
Rotary motion always produces electricity.
Rotary motion can be designed to lift objects, grind objects or produce electricity.
Teacher tip
Potential trip to a water wheel. Making focus: gaps between tables make a great 'well'. Children will need boxes to suspend, you could add prepared holes to speed up the lesson. Alternatively, you could use constrcution kits to create the structure
Equipment
Water wheel toy, tray, aprons, ruler, dowel, tables x 2 , string, ribbon, twine, wool, plastic recyclable tubs, hole punch, scissors, sticky tape, masking tape, range of small objects
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What would you use to cut paper or card?
Q2.What could you use to join two pieces of paper together?
Q3.What does the word 'build' mean?
Q4.Which of these are materials?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What movement does this water wheel make?
Q2.Water wells get the water from...
Q3.A water well lifts water from a well by turning the...
Q4.True or false? All rotary motions make electricity.
To help you plan your 1 design and technology lesson on: Rotary motion, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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