Finishing a vehicle
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can build and finish my vehicle using a range of different materials and strategies.
Key learning points
- The body of the vehicle needs to be attached to the chassis.
- Card and cardboard can be used to make a realistic vehicle body and reinforced.
- Wheels and axles are attached to a chassis to make a vehicle move.
- The body of a vehicle can be modelled in different shapes.
- A range of materials can be used to finish a vehicle.
Keywords
Vehicle - a machine with wheels used for transporting people or goods
Joint - a point at which two parts of a structure are joined together
Parallel - lines that are always the same distance apart and never meet
Reinforce - to strengthen or support an object or structure
Body - the main structure of a vehicle that holds its components
Common misconception
A vehicle only has a chassis.
A vehicle has a chassis and a body.
Teacher tip
Additional time will be needed in this lesson for the pupils to build the chassis and body of their vehicles, including adding finishing touches. Encourage the use of recycled materials.
Equipment
Design/specification, reinforced chassis, scissors, joining methods, axle holders, axles & caps, wheels, range of materials for vehicle body and finishing materials (see additional materials page)
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their meanings.
a machine with wheels used for transporting people or goods
the process of creating a plan for a product or structure
a point at which two parts of a structure are joined together
the main structure of a vehicle that holds its components
Q2.Which of the following need to be attached to a chassis to allow a vehicle to move?
Q3.Which of these are correct statements about the triangulation method?
Q4.True or false? Design specifications help designers create objects that people want.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these are parts of a chassis?
Q2.True or false? The body of the vehicle has doors, windows, bumpers and other features to make the vehicle unique.
Q3.True or false? Every vehicle has the same shaped body.
Q4.True or false? Joints are only found on a chassis of a vehicle.
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