Term 6 Week 7

It has been another busy and exciting week at school! While our Year 4 children were away enjoying their camp, the Year 3s have been busy developing their Design and Technology skills. 

This week, the children learned about the three classes of levers and explored why and how levers work. They discovered that levers are simple machines which help us lift and move heavy loads more easily by reducing the amount of effort needed. The children identified the key parts of a lever, including the fulcrum, load and effort, and investigated how these components work together to create movement. 

Building on this knowledge, the children moved on to explore levers and linkages. They experimented with a variety of different linkages, discovering how simple mechanical systems can be used to create different types of movement. Through practical activities, they tested, evaluated and refined their designs, developing their problem-solving and creative thinking skills. 

The children then used everything they had learned to plan and create their own pictures featuring moving parts. We were amazed by the imagination, creativity and ingenuity on display, with a wide range of exciting designs brought to life through cleverly constructed levers and linkages. 

Well done, Year 3, for your enthusiasm, perseverance and fantastic creativity throughout this project!