Year 2 Flying Machines | Curriculum Activities

Covers:	Activity	Resources	Relation to National Curriculum
	Activity 1 History of Flying	History Of Flying Video Flying Timeline Cards	Hi1/1.1 changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life Hi1/1.2 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements
	Activity 2 Parachutes	Bin liner / plastic bag Paper napkin Ruler String Scissors Small toys	Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm)
	Activity 3 Balloon Power	Balloons Double sided tape Scissors String	Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
	Activity 4 Aeroplanes	About The Wright Brothers Video Record Flight Activity Sheet A4 paper Ruler Pencil Measuring tape	Dt1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology Hi1/1.2 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods
	Activity 5 Helicopter	Paper / card Pencil Ruler Scissors Paper clips	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 Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
	Activity 6 Design A Flying Machine	All About Leonardo da Vinci Video Optional: Paper Pencil / Crayons Craft sticks Glue / tape Scissors Recycling materials like: yoghurt pots or toilet roll	Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products Dt1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology Dt1/1.2b select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods
Websites	Fold 'N Fly A fantastic website which provides simple step-by-step guides to show you how to fold a variety of paper aeroplanes. This site also provides tips to make the best aeroplanes.

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Relation to National Curriculum

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Activity 1

History of Flying

History Of Flying Video
Flying Timeline Cards

Hi1/1.1 changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life
Hi1/1.2 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally
Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements

Activity 2

Parachutes

Bin liner / plastic bag
Paper napkin
Ruler
String
Scissors
Small toys

Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm)

Activity 3

Balloon Power

Balloons
Double sided tape
Scissors
String

Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

Activity 4

Aeroplanes

About The Wright Brothers Video
Record Flight Activity Sheet
A4 paper
Ruler
Pencil
Measuring tape

Dt1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
Hi1/1.2 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally
Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods

Activity 5

Helicopter

Paper / card
Pencil
Ruler
Scissors
Paper clips

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
Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

Activity 6

Design A Flying Machine

All About Leonardo da Vinci Video
Paper
Pencil / Crayons
Craft sticks
Glue / tape
Scissors
Recycling materials like: yoghurt pots or toilet roll

Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
Dt1/1.1b generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
Dt1/1.2b select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics
Hi1/1.3 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods

Websites

Fold 'N Fly
A fantastic website which provides simple step-by-step guides to show you how to fold a variety of paper aeroplanes. This site also provides tips to make the best aeroplanes.

How do I use these activities?

The resource provided is a great way to encourage your child’s creativity and curiosity. The activities mentioned involve paper aeroplanes, balloon power, and helicopter making. Your child will also get the opportunity to design their flying machine and learn about the history of aviation. This resource aligns with various subjects in the National Curriculum of England, including Art, Design & Technology, History, Mathematics and Science. So, it is an excellent way to supplement their education.

In addition to this resource, there are many other topics for Year Two available on the website. Hands-On Education provides educational activities that are engaging and fun while covering most points of the national curriculum for England. You can find resources on castles, testing materials, and properties of materials, among others. The website offers videos, activity sheets, and easy-to-understand activity plans to support children in their learning journey.

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Year 2 Flying Machines Activities