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Lesson 2: Levers in action

Understanding how levers and pivots create movement in pictures.

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Learning objective

  • To build and test a simple lever.

Success criteria

  • I can find levers and pivots in moving pictures.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will talk with a partner about the statement on the slide and give a reason for their answer. Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement aloud. Arrange the children in pairs and allow time for paired discussion.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 12 March 2026

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