Project overview
This companion mini project teaches children about pneumatic systems. They experiment with pneumatics before designing, making and evaluating a pneumatic machine that performs a useful function.
Moving Mechanisms
What’s included
Moving Mechanisms is a comprehensive Design and Technology project that boasts an array of essentials including:
- 6
Lesson activities
- 16
Resources
Knowledge Organiser
Project scope
Moving Mechanisms provides a structured approach to Design and Technology, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Subject
Design and technology
Topics
Designing prototypes
Evaluating prototypes
Making prototypes
Understanding pneumatics
Looking for a full Design and Technology curriculum?
If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Design and Technology curriculum, then the Cornerstones Design and Technology Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.