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Engage your students with creativity, design, and problem-solving through this thrilling Moon Buggy unit! Perfect for KS1 or KS2, this newly redesigned unit takes students on an exciting journey from the initial design phase to testing their very own moon buggies.

What’s Included:
★ 6 Engaging Lessons: Detailed lesson plans aligned with the D&T curriculum, guiding students through each stage of the design and construction process.
★ 6 Interactive PowerPoints: Visually stimulating presentations to introduce key concepts, inspire ideas, and support student learning.
★ Teacher Guide & Instructions: Clear guidance and practical tips for successful lesson delivery.
★ Action Plan Statements: Differentiated support for low-ability learners to help them plan and organise their ideas effectively.
★ Example Pictures: Real-world examples of moon buggies to inspire creativity and design possibilities.
★ 8 Design Worksheets: Structured frameworks for brainstorming, sketching, and refining designs, with a differentiated version to support all learners.

Key Learning Objectives:
★ Identify key features of existing moon buggies.
★ Design three different moon buggies and choose the most suitable one.
★ Identify the design criteria that are important when making a moon buggy.
★ Order the steps to create an action plan and list the resources needed.
★ Use different skills to create 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 national Design and Technology objectives, ensuring an enriching educational experience.
★ Differentiated: Support for a variety of abilities, ensuring every student can participate and succeed.
★ Teacher-Friendly: Easy-to-follow instructions and resources make the unit accessible for teachers of all experience levels.
★ Inspiring and Fun: Sparks creativity and interest in STEM subjects, while fostering a passion for space exploration and design.

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

Perfect for: KS1, KS2, Design and Technology, STEM, engineering, problem-solving, creativity, space exploration, space themes, and topics.