Cars and Trucks
Suitable for Years 4, 5 and 6
Taking approximately 2 - 2 1/2 hours
Pupils work well working in pairs
We explain to the children that many apparently different car manufacturers are often part of a larger group and that within the group their cars share common components. These often include: the chassis, engine, gearbox and even simpler items such as switches and instruments. Following this industry practice, the children build a model car with a common chassis, wheels and electric motor. We provide a wide range of other materials so that the children can design and make their own special bodywork, converting them to cars, trucks or vans, limited only by thier imagination.
The session concentrates on QCA D&T unit 6D linking it to Science and Mathematics.
Following industry practice, the children build a model car with a common chassis, wheels and electric motor.
With a wide range of other materials provided, the children then design and make their own distinctive bodywork for their models, converting them into cars, trucks or vans, limited only by their imagination.
We Provide:
* Tuition for a half-day session with your class.
* A set of models (normally one between two pupils).
* Work books for the pupils' use - ideas for extending the session afterwards, incorporating elements of the National Curriculum in Science and Mathematics.
* A list of spare together with a supplier's address from whom the school can replenish consumables.
We will bring:
* Boards to protect your tables
* Our pre-packed kits for your schools
* Simple hand tools
* A range of other materials for your pupils to use in the realisation of their designs.
Design and Technology, Science
The session will:
* Provide the experience of making a simple moving vehicle
* Develop practical skills in assmebling the vehicle
* Provide opportunity to use knowledge from the NC in Science
Objectives:
* To acquire the construction and assembly skills required to make the vehicle
* To learn new vocabulary related to the activity
* To evaluate the Model
* To suggest modifications, to make and test them
* To make electrical connections to the motor and battery
* To add bodywork of their design to the model.
For further information or to book a session for your school, please contact:
Marie Roberts Tel: 0161 295 6374 Fax: 0161 295 2655
Email: mrobertssalford@aol.com