Kylie

This unit is science based and will identify and explore the mechanics of vehicles. The unit will identify various modes of transportation and investigate how they move. The children will focus on the mechanism of the wheel and how the wheel allows a vehicle to move. The children will identify that though objects look different from the outside; often it is the parts inside that help it to work. The children will be given the opportunity to make their own
 * How does it move?**

Year Two students will be given the opportunity to make a vehicle that can move on a variety of surfaces. This unit is science based and will identify and explore the mechanics of vehicles. The unit will identify various modes of transportation and investigate how they move. The children will focus on the mechanism of the wheel and axel and how they allow movement. The children will identify that often it is the parts inside the vehicle that allow it to move. The children will be given the opportunity to explore what surface allows their vehicle to move at greater speed.
 * Unit Summary**

To create a positive attitude towards learning environment. To organize knowledge for easy recall To apply and refine knowledge using meaningful methods
 * Teaching and Learning Taxonomy** – focusing on Higher-Order Thinking Skills


 * Curriculum- Framing Questions**

Essential Question How does it move?

Unit Questions What forms of transport are there and why are they different? How do they move on different surfaces? What are the vehicles made of? What happens when a part is missing? Where does the energy come from to make each of the parts work to make the vehicle move?

Content Questions How can we make a vehicle that moves fast?