Paint Rockets
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An opportunity for younger children to develop their modelling skills. Up to three variables - type of rocket, angle and power - may be changed to direct a paint rocket towards its target.
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Subjects
Covered
NUMERACY. |
Age
Range
5-6-7-8 |
NNS - Solving Problems, Unit 3D. Exploring simulations.
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Learning
Objectives
Shape and Space,
Problem solving, Simulations.
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Year
1 Curriculum Links
NUMERACY
P88 Describe movement and understand angle as the measure of a turn
P62 Solve mathematical problems or puzzles
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Year
2 Curriculum Links
NUMERACY
P89 Describe movement and understand angle as the measure of a turn
P63 Solve mathematical problems or puzzles
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Year
3 Curriculum Links
NUMERACY
P89 Describe movement and understand angle as the measure of a turn
P63 Solve mathematical problems or puzzles
ITC
That computer simulations can represent real or imaginary situations
That computer simulations allow users to explore options
To explore the effect of changing the variables in simulations and use them to make and test predictions
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