1/2B, 2CN and 2H learnt about moon buggies as part of their topic lessons on The Lunar Landing. They considered how the buggies are designed to move around on the moon. They planned and built buggies: measuring, sawing and using glue guns to join pieces of wood and foil.

Beatrice recalled, “We drawed a design on a piece of paper and copied it to make it properly.” She explained that a space buggy would be used by “space people” and they had to use “wooden circle wheels and plastic axels”. Beatrice felt confident using the saw as her next-door neighbour had taught her to use one (when they made a wreath). She added, “When we finished the buggy, we decorated it with shiny tinfoil and stuff”.

Leon understood that the axels are instrumental in making the wheels move round. He also explained the safety implications of using the glue gun: “You just need to make sure you don’t touch the front.” He also recalled making the bridge last term, which he preferred “because it’s actually a lot more work”. I asked him if the skills he learned making the bridge helped with his moon buggy. He said that using the saw and glue gun were easier because he had “done it before”.