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Queensland Museum Toy Factory
About this resource
Type
Learning resource
Years
6, 8
Subject
Physics, Technology
In this activity, students are engineers tasked with developing an innovative toy for babies. Year 6 students investigate how they can use electrical energy in a toy to help a baby recognise colours or learn about cause and effect. Year 8 students investigate how they can use motion, force and energy in a toy to help a baby learn how to walk.
Other resources in this series:
Transforming Energy: Teacher Resource
Years: 6, 8