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Lesson 3: Improving wheels: Part two

Testing and comparing different ways of attaching the axle and improving wheel design by creating a thicker, smoother wheel.
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Learning objective

  • To evaluate by comparing and discussing different wheel designs.

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    Lesson plan

    1. Recap and recall

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    In this unit

    Assessment – D&T Y1: Mechanisms: Wheels and axlesLesson 1: WheelsLesson 2: Improving wheels: Part one
    Lesson 3: Improving wheels: Part two
    Lesson 4: Designing a pull-along toyLesson 5: Making a pull-along toy
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