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Understand and use electrical systems in their products [for example, series circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors] Understand and use mechanical systems in their products [for example, gears, pulleys, cams, levers and linkages] their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products. Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately Engineering Design and make an electronic game(s). (circuits to be completed in science) Research and design: Model 2 games (quiz and hand steady game. Explain the science. Design game Make: Make electronic game frame (complete circuits in science) Make: Finishing techniques Evaluate: Children to play each other’s games and evaluate one another’s. Engineering: Design, and program a crane that can lift the most weight and be operated using the tilt sensor Skill: Programming using tilt sensors (computing lessons) Design: Look at cranes. What do they have in common? Design a crane that can lift something over 30cm tall. Make: Make crane + program (computing) Evaluate: Use computing to program and test the crane. Whose can hold the most. Engineering: Build a bird House (Complete in Summer 1) Build: Follow kit instructions to build a birdhouse. (TTS) Design: (Science). Look at the habitat that birds prefer. What designs would they be attracted too? What locations are they attracted too? Design Birdhouse exterior Build: Finishing techniques: Complete exterior of bird house Evaluate: Place bird houses in suitable location and evaluate if birds use them. Cooking: Make Cambodian vegetable soup. Research vegetarian recipes for modern day Cambodian meals. What are some of the ingredients? Are the similar/different to the types of food you eat now? Explain. In groups select a vegetarian recipe. Make and evaluate Cooking: Make a superfood Geography Link What are superfoods? What qualities are they supposed to have? Research and create a super food salad. Make and Evaluate 5 Autumn Spring Summer
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