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- Year 3
Plan a pneumatic system
I can create a clear plan to make a moving animal.
- Year 3
Plan a pneumatic system
I can create a clear plan to make a moving animal.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An action plan contains the steps to complete the project.
- An action plan contains a list of materials the project will need.
- An action contains a list of tools that will be required.
- An action plan may change and adapt during the project.
Keywords
Action plan - a list of steps and resources needed to complete a project
Evaulate - to judge how well a product meets design criteria
Feedback - someone else's opinion of your work
Adapt - make changes
Common misconception
Action plans cannot be changed.
Action plans can be changed and adapted throughout the project.
To help you plan your year 3 design and technology lesson on: Plan a pneumatic system, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 design and technology lesson on: Plan a pneumatic system, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Explore more key stage 2 design and technology lessons from the Pneumatics: moving toys unit, dive into the full primary design and technology curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Pencils, paper (or action plan worksheet), small cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, 4/5 mm tubing, syringes (10 ml, 20 ml), balloons (be aware of latex allergies if using latex balloons).
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - may contain allergens
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A design __________ is a list of product requirements.
Q2.When should a design specification be written?
Q3.How could you add more information to a sketch?
Q4. design ideas helps us to make sure the product will work.
Q5.True or false? Final product designs come from one idea.
Q6.Match the specification point to the description.
what it should do
who it is for
Performance
what it will look like
what it is made from
how to reduce impact