Introduction
In this hands-on module from the Grade 6 “Kaushal Bodh” Vocational Education text, you’ll explore six simple machines—lever, inclined plane, wheel & axle, pulley, wedge, screw—and see how they make work easier. You’ll build toys from waste materials (catapult, robotic arm, propeller boat, rubber-band car, windmill) and then identify, maintain and repair the simple machines inside a bicycle. By the end, you’ll have practical DIY skills and a deeper understanding of how everyday machines work.
Project 3 – Maker Skills (Question Answer) | Class 6 Vocational Education – Kaushal Bodh
Short Notes & Summary
Project Summary:
This project helps students understand and explore simple machines used in daily life. It encourages creativity by making toys from waste materials and builds practical skills like repairing and maintaining bicycles.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the project, students will be able to:
1. Learn how to repair common bicycle issues such as flat tyres, rusting, and loose parts.
2. Make toys (catapult, balloon car, windmill, etc.) using simple machines.
3. Identify simple machines like lever, pulley, wheel & axle around them.
4. Understand and maintain bicycles by identifying their parts and functions.
What Are Simple Machines?
Simple machines are basic tools that help us do work easily by applying less force.
Examples include:
Propeller (e.g., boats)
Lever (e.g., seesaw, spoon)
Pulley (e.g., well system)
Wheel & Axle (e.g., bicycle wheel)
Toys You Will Make (Using Waste Materials):
1. Windmill – Combines multiple simple machines
2. Catapult – Uses levers
3. Robotic Arm – Uses multiple levers
4. Propeller Boat – Uses propeller + elastic force
5. Rubber Band Car – Uses wheel & axle + elastic
6. Balloon Car – Uses air pressure
Materials Required:
Tools like scissors, glue, cutters, tape, screwdrivers, spanners.
Waste materials like ice cream sticks, bottle caps, cardboard, balloons, straws, rubber bands, etc.
NCERT Question Answer
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Think and Answer
1. What did you enjoy doing?
Answer: Making toys and learning about simple machines.
2. What were the challenges you faced?
Answer: Finding the right materials and assembling parts.
3. What will you do differently next time?
Answer: Try using different materials for better results.
4. Design a toy that you can use to help a peer understand a concept related to Mathematics or Science.
Answer: A pulley system to show force and motion.
5. Can you estimate the number of times the wheel will rotate when covering a distance of 10 metres?
Answer: Calculate using the wheel circumference.
6. Can using a bicycle make a difference to our health and the environment? If yes, how?
Answer: Yes, it keeps us fit and reduces pollution.
7. What jobs are related to the project?
Answer: Jobs related to this project:
• Bicycle mechanic – Repairs and maintains bicycles.
• Toy maker – Designs and makes toys.
• Engineer – Creates machines and improves designs.