Year 3 - Design and technology
Assemble a pneumatic animal
Pneumatics: moving toys
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to creating movement with air using pneumatic mechanisms. They will then apply this knowledge to develop a moving toy.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to finish products effectively.
Key Notes
- Card and paper can be used to add finishing techniques.
- Other materials can be used to add finishing techniques.
Vocabulary To Learn
- disguise: to cover up or hide something
- finishing technique: final steps to give a product its look
- decoration: details added to improve the look of a product
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Finishing techniques are just for decorative purposes.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Card and paper can be used to add finishing techniques. Other materials can be used to add finishing techniques.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'disguise'
to cover up or hide something.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Finishing techniques are just for decorative purposes. Correction: Finishing techniques can be used to disguise working components.
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