In DT this term, we have been designing and making our own vehicle.
The children were set the task of creating a cart to carry Eggy the Egg. The design criteria for our product was that the carts needed to be durable, safe and movable. The children had great fun drawing annotated diagrams of their designs and then calculating the dimensions.
We used wooden dowel, axles and wooden wheels to build the carts. The children have used hack saws and G-clamps to cut the dowel to the appropriate lengths.
During the building stage, the children were constantly thinking about safety features to ensure that Eggy survives if he/she had a collision.
We tested the carts this morning and we only lost three Eggs.
It has been a fantastic few days and the children have really impressed with their initiative, creativity and attention to detail.