Developing understanding of different mechanisms and how to make them
In this lesson, we will learn about a range of mechanisms and learn how to produce your own. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
Developing understanding of different mechanisms and how to make them
In this lesson, we will learn about a range of mechanisms and learn how to produce your own. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- the correct technical vocabulary for the projects they are undertaking
- how mechanical systems such as levers and linkages or pneumatic systems create movement
Equipment
Card, paper, masking tape, paper fasteners, glue stick, scissors
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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3 Questions
Q1.
What is a mechanism?
A fixed structure.
A mechanical robot.
Q2.
What is a lever?
A flexible bar.
A leveling tool.
Q3.
What is a pivot?
A ballet move.
A rigid lever.
4 Questions
Q1.
What is a mechanism?
A mechanical robot.
Where materials are static and do not move.
Q2.
What is a lever?
A lever is a movement separate to a pivot.
A lever means to level something.
Q3.
What does an oscillating movement means?
A rotating movement.
An up and down movement.
Q4.
What does a fixed pivot mean when we are using card and a split pin?
A fixed pivot is when only the split pin is attached to the card strip.
A fixed pivot means everything is fixed so nothing can move.