Design & Technology

simple machines


Click on the picture and see what happens

This programme is about torches. You can try the drag and drop labelling exercise to show the main parts of a torch. The diagram labels can be turned on and off before trying the labelling activity. See how much you know.

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Click onto this image and discover how a CAM can work. Perhaps you could make one.

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Click on this link to learn about simple cams.

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Enter the Machine shop and try out some of the designs. There are lot to choose from. Have a look.

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Click here to learn about Levers and Linkage KS2

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This link shows you how to make pop up books - why don't you try it?

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Learn here how to make pop up cards. Great idea for Special events and days.

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Learn all about a toys mechanisms and have a go at making one yourself.

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See if you can help Mr. Zippy design a new pair of trainers.

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Follow the instructions and make a house for the 3 little pigs

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Link all the bulbs and light up the Christmas Tree

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Click here to make a Tea Cosy - follow the instructions carefully

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Click here and find out how to make a board game

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This cool site gives you lots of different challenges to try. You can make towers, guitars, paper spinners, trucks and much more

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Learn how to make your own musical instruments by following the instructions here carefully