Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) · Design & technology
Mechanisms
Pupils study mechanical systems and mechanisms such as levers, linkages, cams, pulleys, gears and belts, learning how to convert and control motion, change speed or torque, and calculate mechanical advantage; they investigate input/output relationships, direction of motion and efficiency, and apply these in functional prototypes. Designing for maintenance and reliability is considered.
Below: 4 posters and 3 worksheets for teaching it at KS3. Open any of them in the Learnmix studio to make it your own, or download and print.
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Posters · 4
Display posters for classrooms, workshops and corridors.
Worksheets · 3
Printable activities, tasks and assessment sheets.
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