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Cams & Cranks: STEM Mechanics
https://www.tts-group.co.uk/cams-cranks-stem-mechanics/1013832.html Product Code: IT10018Product Actions
Helping to Support Teaching and Learning
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Mechanical Principles
Explore the fundamental principles of mechanics with this kit, which allows children to build models that demonstrate how cams and cranks convert motion. Ideal for hands-on learning.
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Educational Value
Supports the Design and Technology curriculum at Key Stage 1 and 2 by helping children understand and use mechanical systems in their projects, such as gears and pulleys.
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Build Working Models
This kit allows children to build models such as a fishing crane and a flying eagle, demonstrating dynamic mechanical systems in an engaging way.
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Interactive Learning
The kit includes a booklet with easy-to-follow instructions and activities that encourage interactive learning and deepen understanding of scientific and technological principles.
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Year 5 Science
Aligns with Year 5 Science objectives, particularly in understanding forces and mechanisms like levers and gears, enhancing the effectiveness of lessons on these topics.
Cams & Cranks: STEM Mechanics
Explore mechanics with this STEM kit that demonstrates the use of cams and cranks.
Overview
Ideal for hands-on STEM learning, this kit allows children to explore mechanical concepts through building functional models. By using cams and cranks, each model demonstrates how various motions are converted, supporting the curriculum from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2.
The included models, such as a fishing crane or a sewing machine, connect theoretical knowledge to real-world applications, making lessons in mechanical systems more impactful. As children engage with these models, they better understand gears, pulleys, and cams.
Accompanying the physical component is a comprehensive booklet detailed with easy-to-follow instructions and engaging activities. These resources are tailored to reinforce the scientific principles being taught, promoting both independent and guided learning.
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).
Science, Year 5, Forces
Recognise that some mechanisms including levers, pulleys and gears allow a smaller force to have a greater effect.
Technical Summary
Overview
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Self-Assembly
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Suitable for 3 to 12 years
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