Moving Toy

Construct a moving toy and write a brief description.

Materials Provided:

  • Thermocol
  • Clay
  • Glazed Sheets- various colours
  • Toothpicks
  • Mount Board
  • Cardboard
  • Newspaper
  • Tracing paper

WriteUp:

  • This model depicts a toy ferris wheel. It has a top moving part.
  • The base is made using mountboard and thermocol, so that it does not topple over.
  • The main rod is made using a rolled up sheet of newspaper covered with coloured paper to attract to the eye of the children.
  • The moving mechanism is made using clay pieces.
  • The various seats are made using toothpicks, cardboard, glazed paper are they are set in place using small pieces of clay.
  • The green and blue colours appeal to eyes of the children who will play with the toy.
  • Care has been taken to make the toy as sturdy and unbreakable as possible.