Parts of an Airplane
Understanding airplane parts builds vocabulary and connects engineering to nature through biomimicry.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Air Travel
- Learning area: Understanding the World
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Identify basic airplane parts
- Understand function of each part
- Compare airplane parts to bird parts
Materials
- Airplane diagrams
- Toy airplanes
- Pictures of birds
Instructions
Teach children about airplane parts using diagrams and compare them to bird anatomy.
Educator tip
Bring a large toy airplane that children can touch and point to parts during the lesson.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe ability to identify and name airplane parts at appropriate complexity.