Learning objective
- To build a rocket using digital instructions.
Success criteria
- I can build a rocket according to instructions.
- I
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
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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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support
Could rewatch the link: BBC - Cbeebies - Make a rocket with Justin and follow the steps; could have Resource: How to make a bottle rocket printed out for reference.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should use their design brief to carefully create their rocket; should describe their thoughts about success and improvement to peers or an adult.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: building a model rocket according to
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Vocabulary definitions
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equipment
The tools needed to do something.
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file
Information that is saved on a computer.
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