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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Use a computer to make a list.
- Explain the benefits of making a list on the computer.
- Use a basic range of tools on art software to design a rocket.
- Sequence instructions.
- Follow instructions to build their model rocket.
- Evaluate and edit their rocket design.
Plastic bottles (one between groups of three) are required for Lesson 4: Making a rocket.
Suggested prior learning
Computing systems and networks 1: Using a computer
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Rocket materials
Lesson 2: Rocket design
Lesson 3: Rocket building instructions
Lesson 4: Making a rocket
Lesson 5: Rocket launching
Key skills
- Learning where
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Key knowledge
To know:
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Key vocabulary
computer
distance
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Sketchpad Sketch.io software
- Digital device (internet-enabled) ×15
- Card ×30
- ‘Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11’ by Brian Floca ×1
- Paper ×30
- Glue stick ×30
- Sticky tape
- Cardboard ×15
- Plastic bottle ×8
- Video recording devices
- Building blocks and connecting cubes ×1
- Other materials such as foil, plastic packaging, felt tips, coloured paper, sequins, tissue paper etc ×1
- Trundle wheels or metre sticks ×8
- Foam javelin ×8
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Unit resources
Knowledge Organiser – Computing Y1: Rocket to the moon
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit "Skills showcase: Rocket to the…
Vocabulary display – Computing Y1: Rocket to the moon
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Rocket to the moon unit.
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Cross-curricular links
Design and Technology: Design, Make, Evaluate, Technical knowledge
Mathematics: Measurement
English: Writing – composition, Reading – comprehension
Science: Everyday materials
