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Lesson Context
Following discussion on methods of power,using the materials provided and knowledge of power/structures, design a transporter that will be powered by wind and will travel at least 2metres
Resources Needed
Pupil Individual pack inc:-
50cm ramin
25 cm dowel (to fit card wheel)
10 cm sq. correx
1 x drinking straw, cut in half
4 x small card triangles
4 x card wheels
1 x balloon
3cm sq. sand paper
Teacher Preparation
Examples of possible chassis shaped bases based on letters, A Y, T, H, I, X to inspire
Word cards - chassis, engine, axle etc.
Ownership: Materials for each child in small freezer bag with name label (can be reused)
Pre cut small triangle hole in correx to place neck of balloon
To demo power :- Solar panel connected to motor/wheel
Battery connected to motor/wheel
Project Brief
Using the materials provided, design a transporter that will be powered by wind and will travel at least 2m
Design and Manufacture
- Discuss methods of power, fibre optics, renewable/finite fuels - spider diagram of ideas, interactive info
Why milk floats use battery
Merits of solar power to move car, problems, affects of British weather
Future of vehicle power
- Discuss wind power, advantages/disadvantages. Inflated balloon, question in which direction it will move when released, required knowledge for buggy.
- Discuss the challenge and expectations, requirement of strong stable, balanced structure (with triangle support on joints) for vehicle to move as far as possible.
Demo safe/effective cutting & sanding wood, explain cold water to quench burn
Explain role of chassis, demo dowel with wheels moving within a straw glued to wooden frame
Explain role of balloon as engine
- Give 30 mins to make model
- Race, record distance travelled. Draw and evaluate finished model, self/group assess
Expected Outcomes
Each pupil develops understanding of fuels/power,particularly wind power. Enhance construction skills. Think/act with pace.
All will produce a moving vehicle
All will make the same basic structure that is only restricted in size by given materials/construction time.
Classroom Organisation
Have extra materials available.
Tables with bench hooks, low melt glue guns, saws, scissors, pencils.
Plenty of floor space to lay materials/work.
Project took place over 1hr.10 mins lesson, evaluation in following lesson.
Additional Information
Pupils must be aware of health & safety precautions with risk assessment carried out. Pupils should be familiar with/practice cutting and finishing wood.
Could be developed into making a vehicle for a particluar person, developed into longer project with more opportunity for prior designing/decoration
