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:

Lesson activities

Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

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

Subjects

Design and technology

Topics

Automation
Cam mechanisms
Levers
Machines and mechanisms