Smooth Swing Hatch: Spin-Hinge Challenge

15-30 mins
Ages Years 3-6Years 7-10

Put a lid on it!

A great creation isn't just built, it's designed to work. Use this quick activity to introduce the Spin-Hinge, as students discover how a simple mechanism can transform a static build into something interactive by adding a smooth-swinging hatch that opens and closes with ease.

Subjects
Science, Math, Design and Technology, Art

Objectives

Preparation

Materials

Unsure of which cardboard to use? Read our guide here.

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