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Cranking Mechanism Starter

Learn the four mechanisms before you build a toy.

RM 24

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What's in it

  • Four small working models: cam, crank-and-slider, gear pair, linkage
  • Pre-cut 300gsm board and paper axles
  • Worksheet with questions for each model
  • Illustrated build booklet

About this craft

Designed with teachers for the Design & Technology classroom. Build the four models, answer the worksheet, then move on to a full toy.

What your child practises

The four mechanisms behind every cranking toy, one at a time.

You will also need

Scissors for the small tabs, a glue stick, and about a metre of table space. Everything else is in the box.

Goes well with

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