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Design and Build a Rocket Activity

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	Activity 2 Design And Build A Rocket	Rocket Design Criteria Scissors Card Toilet rolls Tin foil Tape Pencil Ruler	Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products Dt1/1.1a design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria Dt1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology Dt1/1.2a select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks Dt1/1.2b select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics Dt1/1.3b evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria

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Activity 2

Design And Build A Rocket

Rocket Design Criteria
Scissors
Card
Toilet rolls
Tin foil
Tape
Pencil
Ruler

Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
Dt1/1.1a design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria
Dt1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
Dt1/1.2a select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks
Dt1/1.2b select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics
Dt1/1.3b evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria

Activity 2
Neil Armstrong Timeline

Practical Resources:

Rocket Design Criteria
Scissors
Card
Toilet rolls
Tin foil
Tape
Pencil
Ruler

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
Dt1/1.1a design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria
Dt1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
Dt1/1.2a select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks
Dt1/1.2b select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics
Dt1/1.3b evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria

Downloads:

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This activity is a great way to engage your child's creativity and problem-solving skills. By designing and building a rocket, they will learn to choose and use appropriate materials and tools such as scissors and tape. Once they have finished building their rocket, they will evaluate it against the design criteria they set out. This activity meets the Art and Design & Technology aspects of the National Curriculum of England, making it a valuable addition to your child's education.

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