3-TAS-06 Time Machine

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Outcomes

  • Pupils develop their teamwork and communication skills

Specification References

Starter

  • “Rube Goldberg” video

Main Body of Lesson

  • Pupils design and create a machine to measure a period of 60 seconds
  • (Prepare pupils for planetarium visit if required)

Plenary

  • Pupils demonstrate devices

Homework

  • Complete Alien Planet project

Additional Information

Resources Required

  • Rube Goldberg video, various craft supplies for devices

Textbook References

Website References

Skills Addressed

  • Practical skills, teamwork, communication

Safety/Hazards

  • Various depending on equipment used-
* water; dangers regarding plugs on desks
* knifes & scissors;
* sand can cause slippery surfaces

Notes