679359
11
Zoom out
Zoom in
Previous page
1/49
Next page
10
Lesson�2:�The�Well
Time: 2.5
hours
The lesson could be divided into two separate activities:
Part 1: Investigating how a lifting mechanism works (1 hour).
Part 2: Investigating the forces used in lifting – more suitable
for Year 5 and 6 pupils (1.5 hours).
Learning Objectives - Children should learn:
•toinvestigateanddisassembleproductsinordertolearn
how they work
•aboutsimplemachinesthatmakeiteasiertodothings
•torelatesciencetothewaysfamiliarmachineswork
•tocommunicateinformationaboutproductsand
mechanisms through labelled drawings
Vocabulary
wheel, axle, winder, handle, raise,
lower, up, down, turn, rotate, winding,
mechanism, lever, faster, slower,
compare, because, long, short, lon-
gest, shortest
Resources
Each group of 2-3 children
will need:
1 K’NEX Understanding
Mechanisms: Wheels and Axles
and Inclined Planes kit and Building
Instructions booklet
Felt-tipped pen
Paper cup
200 gram masses
Broom handle/30mm dowelling
You will need:
•AcompletedK’NEXwellmodel
•Picturesandexamplesofdifferent
kinds of wheels and axles such as
a cotton reel with a pencil inserted
into its centre hole; a door knob;
a screwdriver
Teacher’s Notes
You may find it useful to create a
word board with the words and
technical vocabulary written on cards,
possibly with a simple description
on the reverse side to act as an ‘aide
memoire’ for the children.
Axle
Wheel
Part 1: Investigating How a Lifting Mechanism Works
Possible Teaching and Learning Activities
Introduction
This lesson may be used to support the QCA/DfES scheme
of work Exemplar Materials for:
Design and Technology Unit
2C: Winding Up
Science Units
1E: Pushes and Pulls
2C: Forces and Movement
Some children’s stories and nursery rhymes, such as
“Ding Dong Bell” and “Jack and Jill”, provide familiar
contexts within which to introduce the lesson, especially
for younger children.
Whole Class
•UseaK’NEXWellmodeltodemonstrateanddiscuss
how the model’s mechanism works. This activity offers
you the opportunity to introduce the vocabulary the
children should use later when describing their own
observations. Alternatively, ask the children to describe
the mechanism and then formalize or clarify their
operational definitions. Vocabulary words: axle, wheel,
handle or winder.
•Drawalabelleddiagramonthechalkboardtoidentify
the parts of a wheel and axle. (See diagram below.)
Education
®
11


Need help? Post your question in this forum.

Forumrules


Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

For example, Anti-Semitic content, racist content, or material that could result in a violent physical act.

For example, a credit card number, a personal identification number, or an unlisted home address. Note that email addresses and full names are not considered private information.

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

Register

Register getting emails for Knex 78620 - Education Intro to Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes Teachers Guide at:


You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.


Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Knex 78620 - Education Intro to Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes Teachers Guide in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 5,57 mb in size.

 

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

Others manual(s) of Knex 78620 - Education Intro to Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes Teachers Guide

Knex 78620 - Education Intro to Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes Teachers Guide Instructions - German - 41 pages

Knex 78620 - Education Intro to Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes Teachers Guide Instructions - Dutch - 41 pages

Knex 78620 - Education Intro to Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes Teachers Guide Instructions - French - 41 pages


The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.



Info