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Learning objective

  • To test and edit a rocket design.

Success criteria

  • I can test out a design.
  • I can evaluate
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National curriculum

Computing

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Use
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Cross-curricular links

Mathematics (Year 2)

Measurement

Pupils

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Explain that the children will talk with a partner about the statement on the slide and give a reason for their answer. Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement aloud. Arrange the children in pairs and allow time for discussion.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could use non-standard measuring units such as building blocks or ruler lengths; could be supported by a peer or adult to measure the distance accurately.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should give detailed evaluation of the success of their rocket; should make logical and detailed changes to their rocket design.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with a secure understanding indicated by: testing out a design; evaluating

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Vocabulary definitions

  • distance

    How far something is from a given point.

  • measure

    To see how far something is.

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In this unit

Assessment - Computing Y1: Rocket to the moon

Lesson 1: Rocket materials

Lesson 2: Rocket design

Lesson 3: Rocket building instructions

Lesson 4: Making a rocket

Lesson 5: Rocket launching

Originally created by:

Kapow Primary team

Maintained by: Kapow Primary team

Last update: 9th December, 2025

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