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Subjects

Art and design Computing Design and technology French Geography History Music Physical education Spanish Religion and worldviews RSE & PSHE Science Wellbeing

Lesson 2: Fixing broken wheels

Use problem-solving skills to diagnose why wheels do not work.

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Learning objective

To identify what stops wheels from turning.

Success criteria

I can recall that a wheel needs an

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National curriculum

Design and technology

Evaluate

Pupils should be

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Cross-curricular links

None.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert and allow time for the children to think about a question to ask. Explain that the children must know the answer.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Could be asked more questions or given scenarios to help them identify solutions; could benefit from working with a partner to write down shared ideas on the repair tickets.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should be pushed to use more technical and precise language to explain the problems and solutions; could also be asked to design another broken car (with a different defect).

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the problem with each of

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Vocabulary definitions

axle

A long straight rod which connects to a rotating part (e.g. the wheels of a car).
axle holder

The part of a mechanism which holds the axle steady.

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In this unit

Assessment - D&T Y1: Wheels and axles

Lesson 1: How do wheels move?

Lesson 2: Fixing broken wheels

Lesson 3: Designing a vehicle

Lesson 4: Wacky races

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Tom Turnham

Design and Technology specialist

Tom has been a teacher for seven years and, as Head of Upper School at The Belham Primary School, he has a keen interest in young people and good causes. For the past seventeen years he has volunteered with various youth organisations ranging…

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