Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Draw accurate diagrams with correct labels, arrows and explanations.
- Correctly identify definitions for key terms.
- Identify five appropriate design criteria.
- Communicate two ideas using thumbnail sketches.
- Communicate and develop one idea using an exploded diagram.
- Select appropriate equipment and materials to build a working pneumatic system.
- Assemble their pneumatic system within the housing to create the desired motion.
- Create a finished pneumatic toy that fulfills the design brief.
Suggested prior learning
Mechanisms: Making a moving monster
Get startedLesson plans
Lesson 1: Exploring pneumatics
Lesson 2: Designing a pneumatic toy
Lesson 3: Making pneumatic toys
Lesson 4: Decorating and assembling my toy
Key skills
- Designing a toy that
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Key knowledge
- To understand how pneumatic
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Key vocabulary
mechanism
lever
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Unit resources
Assessment – D&T Y3 : Mechanical systems: Pneumatic toys
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
A pupil-facing document, condensing the key
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Unit vocabulary
Subject resources
D&T Long-term plans
A suggested order for teaching Design
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National curriculum mapping
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D&T: Progression of pupil skills and knowledge
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Equipment list
A handy spreadsheet allowing you to
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Assessment
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Vocabulary progression
Vocabulary document that shows key vocabulary
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Cross-curricular opportunities
None relevant to this unit.
Build on the learning
Option 2: Making a slingshot car
Pupils build on their understanding of designing to create a functioning car chassis using pneumatic systems for KS2.