Scream Machine — Cornerstones curriculum project

Scream Machine

Year 5ScienceLegacy project

Use our pre-planned Year 5 science project*, Scream Machine, to teach children about mechanisms and forces. Our high-quality teaching resources help children develop their knowledge about the properties of materials, pulleys and prototypes.

Project scope

Scream Machine provides a structured approach to Science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Art and design

Computing

Design and technology

English

Geography

PSHE

Science

Topics covered

  • Fairgrounds
  • Forces
  • Materials
  • Mechanisms
  • Roller coaster design

What's included

Scream Machine is a comprehensive Science project that boasts an array of essentials including:

59 Lesson activities
50 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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