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Lesson 4: Making a rocket

Following instructions carefully and in the right order to build rockets.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will work with a partner to spot the mistake in the sequence. Display the Presentation: Spot the mistake and read the sequence aloud. Allow time for paired discussion.

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Assessment – Computing Y1: Rocket to the moonLesson 1: Rocket materialsLesson 2: Rocket designLesson 3: Rocket building instructions
Lesson 4: Making a rocket
Lesson 5: Rocket launching
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026

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