taking something apart to see how it works

Disassemble products to inspire ideas

Design and technology

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.

Levers and sliders: moving cards

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

to explore views and ideas about a product from others

to take something apart and to see how it works

to get ideas from products that are already out there

to get ideas from products that don't exist yet

to get ideas from products that might be made

What is in a lever mechanism but not a slider mechanism?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz