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Make A Jumping Cardboard Frog

By Worth Sharing | Sep 30, 2019

This frog made with a piece of cardboard, rubber band and cello tape will jump suddenly and amaze the observer. A funny toy to demonstrate elasticity, potential and kinetic energy, acceleration etc. Some art work on the toy will make the toy look more interesting.

Materials needed: Cardboard piece, rubber band, cello tape and scissor 

 

 

Toys from waste CDs

By Mujahidul Islam | Sep 23, 2019

What do you do with the old CDs at home, which aren't being used? How about involving your students to make some lovely toys out of it? We have curated some short videos on toys which can be made from old CDs.

CD Hovercraft

Discussion Points: Air Pressure, Newton's third Law

Blow and Float CD

Make a rubber band powered hoverboard toy

By Worth Sharing | Feb 7, 2019

You only need rubber band, bottle cups, a small plastic pipe (anything which looks like a small pipe), broomstick, glue, button (flad bead or washer) and make this simple toy which resembles a hoverboard. You can discuss elasticity, and the energy stored in a rubber band which when unwinds moves the toy. Also kids can learn about wheels and how they are fixed in moving objects like cars, bicyles etc.

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