Learning objective
- To understand how pneumatic systems work.
Success criteria
- I can recall that mechanisms are a system
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
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
As this is the first unit in Key Stage 2 which looks at pneumatic systems and compressing air, there is no knowledge to recap with the children. However, you may want to check that children know that: Mechanisms are a collection of moving parts that work together to cause movement.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Could have the experiments repeated or have the equipment set up in front of them.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should draw, label and explain in greater depth; should provide examples of products that use pneumatic systems.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: drawing accurate diagrams with correct labels,
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Vocabulary definitions
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component
A part of a machine.
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function
How something works.
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