This editable lesson focuses on the core Design and Technology (DT) skill of designing. In this lesson, children will design an electrically powered Roman chariot by sketching and annotating their ideas. They will set clear design criteria, show how electricity will be used to create movement and label key components. Children will explain their design choices before moving on to the making stage. The file includes the following resources: - editable teaching presentation - editable activity worksheets - editable lesson plan - editable focus assessment worksheet National Curriculum objectives Design & Technology: Year 4 Pupils should be taught to:

generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products...