Helping to Support Teaching and Learning
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Mechanical Movement
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These cams enable quick rise and drop movements, perfect for studying mechanical concepts in educational settings.
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Design & Technology Support
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Aligned with the Key Stage 1 curriculum, these cams offer a practical tool for introducing young learners to fundamental mechanical concepts such as levers and wheels.
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Enhanced Learning
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These wooden cams provide an experiential learning tool, enabling pupils to directly observe and understand the mechanics of cams as they explore different movements.
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Practical Science Application
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These cams demonstrate mechanical operations, making them a tangible resource for explaining scientific principles of force and movement to Year 5 students.
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Key Stage 2 Relevance
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These cams support the Key Stage 2 curriculum by offering a hands-on method to explore and understand mechanical systems including cams and linkages within classroom projects.
Wooden Single Rise Cams 30pk
A set of thirty wooden cams designed to explore mechanical movements.
Overview
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Utilise these wooden cams for hands-on learning; each is crafted with pre-drilled holes for easy integration into various projects.
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Ideal for children aged seven to sixteen, these wooden cams offer an invaluable opportunity to explore and learn about mechanical movements. Through hands-on experience, pupils can delve into how these simple machines function and observe the principles of mechanical advantage firsthand.
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Aligned with the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Design and Technology curricula, these interactive cams serve as an impressive educational aid to introduce and understand mechanical systems. By integrating these cams into classroom activities, teachers can illustrate complex concepts such as gears, levers, and linkages in a comprehensible and engaging manner.
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Each cam is meticulously crafted with 5mm pre-drilled holes, simplifying assembly for various educational projects. This design not only encourages practical application but also empowers students to experiment with different setups, fostering both creativity and a deeper understanding of technical concepts.
Supports the National Curriculum
Design & Technology, Key Stage 1, Technical Knowledge
Explore and use mechanisms (for example, levers, sliders, wheels and axles) in their products.
Design & Technology, Key Stage 2, Technical Knowledge
Understand and use mechanical systems in their products (for example, gears, pulleys, cams, levers and linkages).
Science, Year 5, Forces
Recognise that some mechanisms including levers, pulleys and gears allow a smaller force to have a greater effect.
Product Information
Overview
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Suitable for age 7 years and up
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Wood
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30
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