Learning objective
- To create a pneumatic system.
Success criteria
- I can create a pneumatic system to create
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
- None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert and allow time for paired discussion. Encourage the children to use the vocabulary from the previous lesson in their paired discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Should keep their toy simple, e.g. use balloons instead of syringes for their pneumatic toys, using boxes with hinged lids, and use pre-made shapes.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should create their own nets on card for the housing.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: selecting appropriate equipment and materials to
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Vocabulary definitions
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linkage
Lengths of a material (e.g. metal or card) that are joined together by pivots so that the links can move as part of a mechanism.
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motion
The movement an object makes when controlled by an input or output (e.g. left, right, up or down).
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 8th August, 2025
