Automata toys

Lesson: Design and technology

Class: Year 5 Year: 2025 - 2026

After reading 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret', Year 5 were inspired to create automata toys of their own. They have carefully sawed, screwed, glued and cut jelutong to make their frame, then they experimented with different cams to create the desired effect. Watch this space for photos of the finished products!