Card lever mechanisms
I can explore and create lever mechanisms using paper and card.
Card lever mechanisms
I can explore and create lever mechanisms using paper and card.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mechanisms are systems that make something move and can include levers.
- Levers are rigid bars that help lift or move things by turning on a pivot point.
- Levers can be made using card and split pins.
Keywords
Mechanism - something that creates movement in an object
Lever - a bar that helps lift or move things by turning on a point
Pivot - a point around which an object moves or rotates
Rigid - unable to bend or be forced out of shape
Common misconception
A lever is just a seesaw mechanism and only moves up and down.
Levers move up and down and the end of the lever moves in a curved direction. Levers can be turned for different effects.
Equipment
Card template, scissors, sticky tack, pencil, split pins, ruler, glue stick
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions
something that creates movement in an object
a rigid bar which moves around a pivot
unable to bend or be forced out of shape
a point around which an object moves or rotates
