Book 4

Simple Machines

by Fran Whittle

Published 31 August 1997
A look at how various simple machines are designed and made. With 12 projects with specially commissioned step-by-step photographs to show children exactly what to do - also some suggestions for planning and design. Part of a series relating to design and technology in the National Curriculum and to the 5-14 Scottish Guidelines for Technology. It includes clear explanations of the relationship between the activities and the real world. All the materials used are cheap and easily obtainable. The series comes with comprehensive Teacher's Notes.