Learning objective
- To test and edit a rocket design.
Success criteria
- I can test out a design.
- I can evaluate
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics (Year 2)
Measurement
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
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 discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use non-standard measuring units such as building blocks or ruler lengths; could be supported by a peer or adult to measure the distance accurately.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should give detailed evaluation of the success of their rocket; should make logical and detailed changes to their rocket design.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with a secure understanding indicated by: testing out a design; evaluating
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Vocabulary definitions
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distance
How far something is from a given point.
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measure
To see how far something is.
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In this unit
Lesson 3: Rocket building instructions
Using sequencing to order instructions to build a rocket.
Lesson 1: Rocket materials
Making a digital list of materials needed to build a rocket.
Lesson 4: Making a rocket
Following instructions carefully and in the right order to build rockets.
Lesson 2: Rocket design
Using online drawing software to design and label a rocket.
