- Understanding of the concept of air pressure and how it affects the tyre
- Observation skills to identify the puncture in the tyre
- Understanding of the process of removing the tyre from the wheel
- Understanding of the process of patching the puncture
- Understanding of the process of re-inflating the tyre
- Understanding of the importance of checking tyre pressure regularly to prevent punctures
Continued development related to this activity could include:
- Exploring other types of punctures and how they can be fixed (e.g. bicycle tyre punctures)
- Experimenting with different types of tyre pressure gauges to measure air pressure
- Learning about the different types of tyres and their uses (e.g. winter tyres, racing tyres)
- Exploring the science behind how tyres grip the road and how different tyre treads affect this