5T D&T week - Moving CAM toys 1

Lesson: Design and technology

During D&T week, 5T were set a design brief: to create a moving toy, which included a cam mechanism, to entertain a younger child or sibling. The children started the project by researching and investigating cams within toys and moving mechanisms. Following on from this they were asked to create design ideas for their own moving toy based around a cuboid shape structure to house the mechanism.

Next, the children moved onto creating their cuboid jinx frame using wooden strips and card triangles. Careful measurement and sawing of the wood was vital to ensure that the separate parts of the frame would match once joined together to make the cuboid.

After successful construction of the frame, the children began to measure and cut their card panelling to create the cuboid faces. The process of adding in the cam, dowel, follower and feeder were completed whilst joining the side and floor panels. 

The children spent a considerable amount of time perfecting their structure and these were superb!

Please go to the next 5T gallery item to view the fantastic final products.