Grade 8 Final Technology Project Building a Toy or Musical Instrument: Demonstrating Transmission and Transformation of Motion Name: ______________________________________ Construction (Physical perspective) : ● You are to build a toy or musical instrument from recycled or common inexpensive materials. ● The object must have parts that show motion transmission and motion transformation . ● Size limit: no more than 45 cm in any direction Use and Safety : The toy/instrument must be: ● Easy to move and use ● Safe for children aged 3-7 ● Adapted and interesting for children: includes attractive colors, is engaging (does something that makes them want to play with it; it’s fun). Table 1: Brainstorming Ideas for Materials Think of objects you could use in your construction. Describe the material they are made from, properties that make them useful for building a toy or musical instrument, and ideas of things you could make from them. Object Material Aluminum Ex. Soft drink can Property Soft malleable metal, easy to form What could you make? An animal’s, a train Table 2: Final Description of Materials Object Material Property Part of your Toy/Instrument Design Plan : Draw a design plan of your object that explains the function/movement of your toy/instrument. 1. Show each part with a separate color; label each part. 2. Clearly label the area(s) where motion is transmitted and transformed. 3. Include symbols for motion and forces. Technical Diagram : Draw a technical diagram of your object that could be used by someone else to build this toy/instrument. 1. Use pages 446-449 to help you. Show links and guiding controls. 2. Each material must be a different color; label all parts. 3. Indicate links and guiding controls. 4. Use a ruler, create a materials legend. 5. Clearly label the area(s) where motion is transmitted and transformed.