Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe key design improvements in the history of the automobile.
- Measure and compare the distance travelled by different mechanical cars.
- Choose and use appropriate tools and materials to make mechanical cars.
- Draw exploded diagrams and annotated sketches of my different mechanical cars.
- Use a problem statement to identify the design criteria.
- Assess the product against the design criteria.
- Conduct market research into existing products.
- Provide specific feedback and adjust my design to incorporate customer feedback.
Suggested prior learning
Mechanical systems: Pneumatic toys
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Prototype one: Inclined plane
Lesson 2: Prototype two: Slingshot car
Lesson 3: Prototype three: Wind-up car
Lesson 4: Mechanical toy car kit: Designing
Lesson 5: Mechanical toy car kit: Making and evaluating
Key skills
Design
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Key knowledge
Design
To know:
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Key vocabulary
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Unit resources
Assessment – D&T Y4: Mechanical cars
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
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Unit vocabulary
Subject resources
Curriculum planning | Long-term plan
A suggested order for teaching Design
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National curriculum mapping
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Curriculum planning | Knowledge and skills progression
A document summarising the development of
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Equipment list
An overview of the equipment needed
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Assessment
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Unit vocabulary
Vocabulary document that shows key vocabulary
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