Mechanisms: Making a moving storybook

Explore slider mechanisms and the movement they output to design, make and evaluate a moving storybook from a range of templates.

Structures: Constructing a windmill

Exploring windmills, identifying their key features and constructing a windmill, this unit includes a new windmill design for a new client.

Textiles: Puppets

Explore methods of joining fabric. Design and make a character-based hand puppet using a preferred joining technique, before decorating.

Mechanisms: Wheels and axles

Learning about the key parts of a wheeled vehicle, the children develop an understanding of how wheels, axles and axle holders work while creating the mechanism for a pull-along toy or designing and making a moving vehicle.

Cooking and nutrition: Smoothies

Cutting and juicing fruits and vegetables to create a smoothie that meets a design brief, this unit gives the children opportunities to develop food preparation skills with an increased focus on taste testing and ingredient choices.