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Moving Toys D&T Class Kit
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https://www.tts-international.com/moving-toys-dt-class-kit/1000369.htmlProduct Code: 708-TE00774
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Why you'll love this product
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Comprehensive Components
Contains a vast array of components including square section wood, mixed cams, and wooden wheels, enabling myriad creative possibilities for constructing moving resources.
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Curriculum Aligned
Supports Key Stages 1 and 2 in Design and Technology, focusing on the use and understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems.
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Creative Exploration
Fosters creativity and problem-solving through hands-on assembly and design, encouraging children to explore and innovate.
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Durable Materials
Materials in the kit are selected for durability to withstand classroom use, supporting ongoing educational exploration and innovation.
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Technical Knowledge
At Key Stage 1, introduces children to basic mechanisms, laying the groundwork for more advanced concepts in Key Stage 2.
Moving Toys D&T Class Kit
Encourages exploration of cam mechanisms to create moving resources.
Overview
A resource aiding in the understanding of moving cam mechanisms, complete with D&T Association help sheets for educational support.
This kit serves as an essential tool for teachers to introduce the complexities of mechanical movements to children. It comes with a variety of components such as lengths of square section wood, mixed cams, wooden wheels, and more, enabling hands-on experience with mechanical design. Through practical application, children can grasp the principles of movement, fostering both creativity and problem-solving skills.
The content aligns with Key Stage 1 and 2 in Design and Technology by covering basic to complex mechanisms. Learners begin by exploring simple mechanisms and, as they progress, delve into designing mechanical systems that incorporate gears, cams, and linkages. This curriculum-aligned progression empowers learners to articulate their designs effectively.
Made to withstand the rigours of classroom use, the kit promotes enduring exploration. It offers a tangible approach to understanding mechanisms, crucial for STEM education.
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Supports the National Curriculum
Design & Technology, Key Stage 1, Technical Knowledge
Explore and use mechanisms (for example, levers, sliders, wheels and axles) in their products.
Design & Technology, Key Stage 2, Technical Knowledge
Understand and use mechanical systems in their products (for example, gears, pulleys, cams, levers and linkages).
Product Information
Overview
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100 x Lengths of 10mm square section wood, 30 x Mixed cams, 100 x Wooden wheels, 500 x Card triangles, 35 x Card boxes, 100 x 2mm thick card discs, 50 x Cotton reels, 10 x Card tubes, 20 x Lengths of dowel, 5m of 8mm clear
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Suitable for age 5 years and up
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