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Flight Test Engineers lesson plan 4-7s

In Flight Test Engineers, students will learn how to make, test and fly their paper aeroplanes. They will learn if size affects how a paper aeroplane travels and develop their understanding of forces.

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  • Age groups: 4-7s
  • Subjects: Computing, Mathematics, Science, Design & technology
  • Topics: Energy

Curriculum links

Completing the activities in this lesson plan will help students meet the following objectives / outcomes:

England

Science

Working scientifically

Mathematics

Measurement

Geometry

Scotland

Sciences

By investigating forces on toys and other objects, I can predict the effect on the shape or motion of objects. SCN1-07a

Mathematics

  • I can estimate how long or heavy an object is, or what amount it holds, using everyday things as a guide, then measure or weigh it using appropriate instruments and units. MNU1-11a
  • I have used a range of ways to collect information and can sort it in a logical, organised and imaginative way using my own and others’ criteria. MNU1-20b

Wales

Foundation curriculum

  • Knowledge and understanding of the world – Skills (all), Myself and non-living things.
  • Mathematical development – Solve mathematical problems, Communicate mathematically, Use measures or position and movement, Handle data.

 

Northern Ireland

 

KS1 The world around us

  • Movement and energy – changes in movement and energy over time.

KS1 Mathematics and numeracy

  • Processes in mathematics – communicating mathematically, mathematical reasoning.
  • Measures – choose and use measuring instruments.
  • Handling data – collect, record and present data; discuss and interpret data.