Up, Down, Turn Around

a make & keep mechanical workshop

Balsa wood machines

Building simple machines from wood and card is easier than you might think, whatever the
age of the children.

Pupils find themselves building cranes, mechanical hammers, vehicles or even windmills.

Each session is tailored to the age of the class and a range of models are available to suit every group - from P1 right through to P7.

Age group
P1 - P7
Duration
1 hour
Cost
£135 per show, £255 for 2, £375 for 3
Curriculum
Our Physical World
Capacity
35 pupils

Curriculum links: energy and forces; forces and their effects

Download accompanying teachers' notes:

Up-Down.pdf (Adobe PDF - 359Kb)

Download the practical requirements:

Up-Down-Requirements.pdf (Adobe PDF - 56Kb)
Generation Science 2008 Programme


Edinburgh International Science Festival