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Learning objective

  • To understand how wheels move.

Success criteria

  • I can identify what mechanism makes a toy
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Pupils should be

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

As this is the first unit in Key Stage 1, there is no knowledge to recap with the children.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Could use the Activity: Wheels and axles – key vocabulary.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should be encouraged to work independently and comment on the materials used for each part.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining that wheels move because they

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Vocabulary definitions

  • axle

    A long straight rod which connects to a rotating part (e.g. the wheels of a car).

  • axle holder

    The part of a mechanism which holds the axle steady.

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In this unit

Assessment - D&T Y1: Wheels and axles

Lesson 1: How do wheels move?

Lesson 2: Fixing broken wheels

Lesson 3: Designing a vehicle

Lesson 4: Wacky races

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Last update: 10th February, 2026

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