1. ContextCreating physical objects can be an engaging and useful way for students to process their learning. Some physical models are directly rep...

2. 1. Research: Review the motions and mechanisms that are easily implemented in the Cam Toy. Show examples of the 3 motions that are simplest to b...

3. 1. Design: Students work together to brainstorm ideas on how to represent the topic they are assigned using the mechanical motions commonly done...

4. Sketch a front view of the overall Cam Toy idea including the base, the mechanism pieces, characters, and background. It can be helpful to lay i...

5. 1. Play with the Cam Toys! See if others can figure out what they mean before they are explained. Encourage students to share their creations an...

6. Reflect: After the design and build time is over, have students reflect on the process and product. This reflection is similar to the one in the...

7. Give the students an opportunity to share their Cam Toy with the class or some other community. Options for sharing include presentation, demons...

8. Create CamToys for physical and abstract concepts such as:Science Chemical reactions/phase changes of matter Pollination/ plant growth Cell proc...