Science and Art: Cardboard Automata

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Science and Art: Cardboard Automata

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Working with everyday materials, students use simple machine elements such as cams, levers, and linkages to create mechanical sculptures.

Education Levels:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Physical Sciences, Engineering

Resource Type:

Activity

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PDF

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

Exploratorium

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Keywords:

Simple machines, Sculpture, Levers

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers, Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

PIE Institute

Is Part Of:

http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/

Language:

English

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Essential Resources:

6" x 6" cardboard box; Scissors; Masking tape; Nail or screw; Drinking straw; Hot glue gun; Skewer; 6mm thick foam board; Nut or washer (optional); Materials for decoration; 2mm thick foam board; Markers/pens

Science and Art: Cardboard Automata

Science and Art: Cardboard Automata

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