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Leonardo da Vinci: The science of flight

Level: Entry Level

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will haveEvidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1. describe how things are able to fly and at least one force acting on an object in flight

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2. identify three key facts facts about Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machines through research

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3. choose a da Vinci drawing of a flying machine and explain their choice

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4. make a model of their chosen flying machine

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5. describe one engineering strength of da Vinci’s work and one design flaw using their model for reference.

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Approved 19 May 2026

All outcomes must be recorded on AQA summary sheet.

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