Forces and Motion- Inventing A Toy
You will make a toy that uses at least ONE of the Forces and Motions or Simple Machines that we have learned about during our Science unit.
MY ADVICE: KEEP THE TOY SIMPLE!
Forces and Simple Machine List:
-Friction-Push or Pull
-Magnetic
-Gravity
-Lever
-Pulley
-Wheel + Axle
-Screw
We will be having a "Tantalizing Toy Show" on Tuesday November 13th, .
The students will present their "Sales Pitch" and toy to a member of the 3A class!!
Requirements:
- ONE TOY that uses at least ONE force mentioned above ---(can use more)
- Must have first two (2) pages completed from "Being a Toy Inventor " workbook
- Self Assessment of Toy page from "Being a Toy Inventor " workbook
- ONE labeled drawing/diagram/sketch of toy and how it works- Label parts, simple machines, forces, movement, etc.
- A copy of your "Sales Pitch"- It can be a brochure, a sign for your table, A poster, or just a verbal script. It must present a convincing argument and explain the form of energy used and how the toy works with scientific terms
Examples
