Constructing a windmill

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This unit has now been replaced by the Year 1 unit Structures: Constructing a windmill and will be unavailable from August 2024. This unit is no longer being updated.

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Designing the structure

  • To include individual preferences and requirements in my design.

Lesson 2: Assembling the structure

  • To make a stable structure.

Lesson 3: Assembling the windmill

  • To assemble the components of my structure.

Lesson 4: Testing and evaluating

  • To evaluate my project and adapt my design.

Key skills

  • Learning the importance of

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  • To understand that the

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Key vocabulary

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Unit resources

Assessment D&T Y1: Constructing a windmill

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