To explore and evaluate products with moving parts

In this lesson, we will explore and evaluate products with moving parts, including those with sliders and levers. We will go on a treasure hunt around our homes to find and record products with moving parts. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

To explore and evaluate products with moving parts

In this lesson, we will explore and evaluate products with moving parts, including those with sliders and levers. We will go on a treasure hunt around our homes to find and record products with moving parts. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. use knowledge of existing products to help come up with ideas
  2. develop and communicate ideas by talking and drawing
  3. what they like and dislike about products

Equipment

Card, paper, masking tape, paper fasteners, glue stick, scissors

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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UnitDesign and technology / Mechanisms: sliders and levers

Design and technology