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Science - Teachers Reference

• Technology
• Science
• Language and Languages
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences
• Health and Physical Wellbeing
• The Arts

Lead students through a variety of exhibits to investigate toy technology developed over the past 150 years. Working models of levers, pumps, electrical motors, mechanical toys and model trains. Miniature village and farm yard.

Essential skills

Communication skills, numeracy, information, problem solving, self-management and cooperative, work and study, social and cooperative, physical.

Example learning opportunities

See how toys work and where used. Let your students discover the many technologies used to create the toys of today and yesteryear: electrical, magnetic, clockwork, springs, balancing, light and sound.

Our many 3D puzzles will challenge your students and provide the chance for team and individual effort.

Our many dioramas provide excellent examples of farming, energy management, recycling, construction, transport, technology in the home, local industry and the forces of nature.

Examine the many products used to create toys through the ages: porcelain, plastics, composition, celluloid, wax, vinyl and fabrics.