MOON BUGGY Design & Technology Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons

Ignite your students’ creativity and problem-solving skills with this exciting, newly redesigned Moon Buggy Design and Technology unit! Perfect for KS1 or KS2, this comprehensive resource takes your class on a journey from initial design concepts to the thrilling moment of testing their very own moon buggies.

What’s Included:
★ 6 Engaging Lessons: Step-by-step lesson plans aligned with the D&T curriculum, guiding students through the entire design and construction process.
★ 6 Interactive PowerPoints: Visually stimulating presentations to introduce key concepts, inspire creativity, and support learning.
★ Teacher Guide & Instructions: Detailed guidance and tips for a smooth and successful teaching experience.
★ Action Plan Statements: Differentiated support for low-ability learners, helping them organize their ideas and plan their builds.
★ Example Pictures: Inspire students with real-world examples of moon buggies and design possibilities.
★ 8 Design Worksheets: Provide a structured framework for brainstorming, sketching, and refining designs, with a differentiated version for low-ability learners.

Key Learning Objectives:
★ Identify key features of existing moon buggies
★ Design three different moon buggies and identify the most suitable design
★ Identify the design criteria that are important when making a moon buggy
★ Order steps to create an action plan and list the resources needed
★ Use different skills to make a quality finished vehicle
★ Test and evaluate the effectiveness of the finished moon buggies

Why Choose This Resource?
★ Hands-On Learning: Students actively engage in the design and construction process, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for Design and Technology, ensuring a valuable learning experience.
★ Differentiated: Includes support for a range of abilities, ensuring all students can participate and succeed.
★ Teacher-Friendly: Clear instructions and resources make it easy to implement, even for those new to teaching D&T.
I★ nspiring and Fun: Captures students’ imaginations and sparks a passion for STEM subjects.

Launch your students’ learning into orbit with this out-of-this-world Moon Buggy D&T unit!

Ideal for: KS1, KS2, Design and Technology, STEM, engineering, problem-solving, creativity, space exploration, space, theme, topic.