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KS1 Flying Machines Activities

Name: KS1 Flying Machines Activities
Brand: Hands-On Education
SKU: KS1 Flying Machines
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Inspire KS1 students with the wonder of flight. This cross-curricular topic pack explores the history of flight, forces, and engineering through six hands-on activities covering Science, History, DT, and Art.

Included Resources +

This pack includes six activity sheets with accompanying lesson plans exploring the history of flight, forces, and engineering through cross-curricular design technology and science activities.

Key Details +

• Year Group: KS1 (ages 5–7)
• Key Stage: KS1
• Subject: Design Technology, Science & History
• Resource Type: Activity Sheets + Lesson Plans
• Format: Instant PDF Download
• Number of Activities: 6

Curriculum Alignment +

Aligned to the KS1 Design & Technology and Science National Curriculum. Covers designing and making purposeful products, exploring forces including pushes and pulls, and learning about significant individuals in the history of flight — including the Wright Brothers.

Teaching Tips +

The paper aeroplane engineering challenge works best with a structured design0test-improve cycle. Run it as a competition to maximise engagement. Links naturally to the Neil Armstrong pack for a broader flight and space history unit. Ideal as a one-week cross-curricular topic.

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