• 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.
• Explore mechanical concepts with high-quality wooden snail cams, ideal for classroom learning.
• Explore the effects of cam shapes on movement. Each features a conveniently pre-drilled 5mm hole for easy use in projects.
• Enhance classroom experiences with these high-quality wooden snail cams, ideal for exploring simple machine concepts. The cams encourage understanding of mechanical systems such as gears and pulleys, relevating theoretical knowledge into hands-on learning.
• Suitable for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curricula in Design and Technology, these cams offer practical insights into force and motion. Students can explore how different shapes affect movement and delve deeper into the technical complexities of mechanical design.
These wooden cams are also perfect for experiments in Year 5 Science, where children study forces. By integrating the snail cams into projects, educators can enhance pupils' understanding of how underlying mechanisms like levers and gears function to create movement, thereby fostering a deeper grasp of physical science concepts.