Specific Outcomes: Science & Technology

Physical Phenomena:

PPS2.4 Identifies various forms and sources of energy and devises systems that use energy; explores the operation and purpose of simple machines to develop ideas for the design of a system.

PPS3.4 Identifies and applies processes involved in manipulating, using and changing the form of energy; uses a variety of components and materials including gears, pulleys and string to construct and operating model of a crane.

Learning processes: INV DMS2.8 and DMS3.8

Specific Outcomes: Mathematics

Space and Geometry

SGS2.2b Identifies, compares and describes angles in practical situations.

Measurement

MS3.1 Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths, distances and perimeters.

Requirements

- Appropriate for Years 3 to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per class

- 10 Tables arranged around a room. Chairs are not required.

- Access to 2 electrical power sockets

- Duration 2 hours - this can be reduced if your timetable cannot fit the workshop

- Set up time 15 minutes and pack up time 15 minutes

Cost

- $195 inc. GST for 1 class.

For schools outside of Sydney please contact us to discuss how this workshop can visit your school as part of a regional visit

Unlike others we don't charge per student as we know that this causes an additional administrative load on your school office. Most schools tend to fill the workshops based on our recommended maximum number of students. If you have any questions please contact us.

Students use hand tools to create simple and complex machines with Meccano during this hands-on workshop. Specifically the students learn about levers, pulleys, gear trains, inclined planes and wheel and axles whilst working in pairs or threes.

Apart from applications of science and mathematics, this workshop exposes students to the importance of following instructions and provides an avenue towards improving spatial and fine motor skills.

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