Today, we’re bringing engineering, creativity, and a little holiday magic together! Ever wondered how toys like nutcrackers, puppets, and animated decorations move their arms and legs? They all use one of the simplest—and most powerful—machines in physics: levers.
In this class, you’ll design and build your own decorative nutcracker (or another character of your choice) that moves using lever mechanisms. By attaching and connecting simple mechanical parts, you’ll create a figure whose arms and legs can actually move when you pull a string, just like real mechanical toys!
You’ll explore:
🛠️ How levers help us make movement with little effort
🎯 How force and motion work in simple machines
💡 How engineering and design turn ideas into working models
🎨 And of course—how to make it all look festive, fun, and uniquely yours!
By the end, you’ll have created your very own animated ornament that combines physics + creativity + holiday spirit.
Let’s engineer a little bit of magic!
THURSDAY, December 11, 2025 from 10am to 11:30am
Recommended for Grades 5 – 12
Cost: $10 per student
Contact Person/Information: Joyce Froese, jfroese@schoolathome.ca, 1-800-745-1320 ext 365
Sign-up deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
