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Mechanisms in moving cards

Levers and sliders: moving cards

Unit Summary

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of simple mechanisms. By making levers and sliders, pupils will apply their knowledge of the characteristics of paper and card to make their own moving cards.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to make a mechanism in a moving card.

Key Notes

Greetings cards can be folded landscape or portrait.
Mechanisms need be accurately cut and formed.
Testing the mechanisms during the making process improves the product.
Design problems can be solved during the making process.

Vocabulary To Learn

landscape: something that is horizontal - wider than taller
portrait: something that is vertical - upright
produce: to make something
accurate: something being very precise and exact

Common Mistakes To Avoid

To help the split pin to turn, create a bigger hole.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Greetings cards can be folded landscape or portrait. Mechanisms need be accurately cut and formed.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'landscape'

something that is horizontal - wider than taller.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: To help the split pin to turn, create a bigger hole. Correction: If the hole is too big, this will allow the split pin to wobble and cause the mechanism to not work accurately. Use a standard pencil and turn the split pin when it is in place and this will help it the lever to move smoothly.

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