Use this teacher CPD video for support in delivering this hands-on Kapow Design and Technology mechanisms unit, children explore how wheels and axles create movement by designing and making their own pull-along toys. Before constructing their toys, pupils will:

• Investigate how wheels and axles work in real-world examples.
• Practise cutting skills by shaping an icosagon, an easier alternative to circles.
• Follow step-by-step guidance to assemble a working pull-along base.
• Experiment with different wheel shapes to observe how movement is affected.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with wheel stability and rotation.

Through practical activities and structured guidance, children will develop problem-solving skills while having fun with engineering principles. Perfect for bringing DT to life in the classroom