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In this activity, learners build small animated toys that move. This engineering activity introduces learners to automata, simple machines, mechanical advantage, rotational motion, and cranks and cams. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 clear plastic cup, large
- 2 bamboo skewers
- 1 straw
- 2-4 circles made from cardboard, foamcore, bottlecaps, etc.
- cardboard or foam core scraps for handles and stopper pieces
- decorations for tops
- screwdriver
- scissors
- hot glue gun
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Energy
- Work and Machines
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Rotation Motion
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Energy
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Oakland Discovery Centers
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Oakland Discovery Centers, 2012