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Simple & Powered Machines Set

MAKER Middle School

Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Maker, STEAM, Engineering

Lessons

Make a Digital Accessory
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 1)

Make a Digital Accessory

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Invent a digital accessory that fits your needs and ease your daily life.

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Wearable
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 2)

Make a Wearable

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Explore challenges in your life and make a wearable that solves your problem.

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Repeated Pattern
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 3)

Make a Repeated Pattern

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Explore the world of symmetry and make fantastic patterns.

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Advanced
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Sound Machine
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 4)

Make a Sound Machine

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Make a Sound Machine that can play a rhythm, music or just noise!

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Puppet
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 5)

Make a Puppet

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Use your imagination to make a Puppet that can be used for a play or tell a story!

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Security Gadget
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 6)

Make a Security Gadget

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Invent a Security Gadget that can protect your belongings by warning you!

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Advanced
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Carnival Game
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 7)

Make a Carnival Game

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Use your imagination and create a fun carnival game!

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Chain Reaction
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 8)

Make a Chain Reaction

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Think of creative ways to make a chain reaction, and then build it!

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Mechanical Toy Animal
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 9)

Make a Mechanical Toy Animal

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Design and build your own mechanical toy animal.

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Make a Household Helper
MAKER Middle School (Lesson 10)

Make a Household Helper

Simple & Powered Machines Set

Create something to help you at home.

Maker, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3