Electric helicopter animation
Can you make an electric helicopter with a rotor that switches on and off? Use this animation to introduce this challenge to pupils.
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Animals, including humans, Living things and their habitats, Design, Human and physical geography
Pupils record information about four places in their local area, that are already homes for nature, and discuss how local natural spaces have changed over time, with their family. Then, they write notes and draw sketches about any ideas they have for their home for nature.
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