Making It Move

Project Overview

This companion mini project teaches children about cam mechanisms. They experiment with different shaped cams before designing, making and evaluating a child’s automaton toy.

What’s included

Making It Move is a comprehensive project that boasts an array of essentials including:

6

Lesson activities

15

Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Making It Move provides a structured approach to design and technology, outlining key subjects and topics including:

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Subjects

  • Design and technology
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Topics

  • Automation
  • Cam mechanisms
  • Levers
  • Machines and mechanisms