Coal Carts – KS1

• Technical Knowledge: structure / mechanisms (wheels and axles)
• Suitable for KS1 children
• This can be made into a KS2 project by adding an LED light 

Design

• design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria
• generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology

Make

• select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks
• select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, according to their characteristics

Evaluate

• explore and evaluate a range of existing products
• evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria

Technical knowledge

• build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable
• explore and use mechanisms in their products