Design a Moon Toy
Think about this!How do toy companies create toys that teachers can use to help students learn?
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I will learn:How the moon changes shape over time
How the moon moves around in space |
Learn about Toy Designers:
A toy designer makes toys. Sound simple? It’s not! There is some playing when you are a toy designer. But, like most other jobs, it also is a lot of hard work!
Every toy starts with an idea. It is usually the job of a toy designer to come up with this idea. The toy designer needs to think about what the toy will look like and how it will work. After she thinks about these things, a toy designer can then put her idea on paper. Sometimes the toy designer will draw with a pencil and paper. Sometimes she will use computer software. Next, a toy designer will then usually build the toy she has thought of. This is called a prototype. Finally, the toy designer will sell her idea and prototype to a company that will make and sell the toy in a store. Learn more by clicking HERE! |
Your turn to design a toy!
Your job will be to design a toy for your classroom. Your teacher would like the toy to help her teach students about the moon. What do you think kids should learn about the moon? How will your toy help them learn those things? Kids may want to use your toy to answer some of these questions:
- What does the moon look like in the sky each night?
- How does the moon move around in space?
- Why can I see the moon at night but not during the day?
What should you do?
1Prototype
A prototype is the first model of a new toy. You need to build a model of your moon toy to show your customer (teachers). Remember, all toys come with directions. Make sure you include them with your toy so that teachers know how they can use the toy with their class to learn about the moon!
A prototype is the first model of a new toy. You need to build a model of your moon toy to show your customer (teachers). Remember, all toys come with directions. Make sure you include them with your toy so that teachers know how they can use the toy with their class to learn about the moon!
2 Moon Calendar
Every night at home, look out at the moon. Draw a picture of what the moon looks like on your moon calendar.
Every night at home, look out at the moon. Draw a picture of what the moon looks like on your moon calendar.