Year 2 - Design and technology
Adding wheels to a vehicle
Wheels and axles: vehicles
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' knowledge of wheels and axles. The characteristics of woods will be introduced. Pupils will analyse different vehicles and their structure to design and make their own vehicle.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore and test wheels, axles and axle holders and choose the right one for your vehicle.
Key Notes
- Axles must be parallel to each other.
- Different materials can be used to make wheels, axles and axle holders.
- Exploring different wheels, axles and axle holders allows the right ones to be chosen for a vehicle.
- Materials should be chosen based on their properties and suitability.
Vocabulary To Learn
- choose: to make a decision
- axle: a rod that holds a wheel in place and allows it to turn
- axle holder: the part where the axle goes through to hold it in place but still allow the axle to rotate
- parallel: two lines or surfaces that are always the same distance apart and never meet
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Axle holders can be placed at any angle.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Axles must be parallel to each other. Different materials can be used to make wheels, axles and axle holders.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'choose'
to make a decision.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Axle holders can be placed at any angle. Correction: Clarify that axles need to be parallel to ensure proper wheel function.
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