Mill Detectives: 1st and 2nd class (ages 6 to 8)

The Poddle once turned the wheels of dozens of mills that ground flour and made paper and cloth for Dublin. In this workbook young detectives find out how a waterwheel works and what the mills made, then build a waterwheel of their own.

Inside (13 pages): How does a mill work?, Flour from water, What did the mills make?, Where are the mills now?, Colour the wheel, Draw your mill, Make a waterwheel, a word search, mill questions and a quiz.

The craft needs card, a paper plate or cup, scissors and a jug of water, and an adult should help with the scissors. It links to history, science (forces and energy) and design and technology.

A printable A4 PDF, sent to your email as soon as you pay. All the writing and artwork is original. Notes for the adult are at the front and the answer key is at the back.

One purchase covers your own family or one classroom. Please do not share or resell it.

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