Mechanical Toy

Traditional skills, mechanisms, forces and materials are the main focus areas within this largely practical project. Pupils will use timber to design a traditional toy.

Teacher: Mr GW Jones, Mr D Price, Mr A Brown
13 Weeks = 26 hours

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Course Description

Mechanisms and Materials

During this project you will design and make a traditional wooden toy.

You will learn many exiting practical techniques and processes, gain an understanding of some of the materials and mechanisms we use in many of our household products.

 

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Classwork Book
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Cushions Research Document
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Materials used:

  • Pine
  • MDF
  • 6mm pine dowels
  • Craft Materials (e.g. googly eyes)