Slinky Physics
http://slinky.org/
Experiments using a slinky that simulate water waves, earthquakes and
swaying bridges.
Here are some free paper toys that you can make yourself. Just print them out, cut, glue and enjoy.
Toys Toys Toys
http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/stage1_Modules/MYWEB/Toys.htm
A treasure chest full of toys has been found. Which toy would you choose
to have?
.http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/toys/children.html
Toy Museum
http://www.toymuseum.com/main.html
Click on the shelf to go to the toy of your choice.
.http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/toys/timeline.html
Forces In Toys
http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/toy_forces/index.htm
Learn about how toys move.
.http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/toy_forces/index.htm
Forces in Toys. Learn about how toys move. Page created by: Sir Robert
Hitcham's Primary School, College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, United
Kingdom.
History of Toys and Games
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/toys/index.html
Discover the origins of your favorite toys and games, from chess and
checkers to Barbie and Atari.
.http://www.nationalyoyo.org/museum/generalhistory.htm
History of the yo-yo. It is believed that the yo-yo most likely
originated in China. The first historical mention of the yo-yo, however,
was from Greece in the year 500 B.C. Find out more at this site.
Toys That Move
http://www.history-people.co.uk/moving-toys.html
Not all toys need batteries or electricity to make them work, some of the
need forces to move.
http://www.ex.ac.uk/telematics/T3/technology/nodding/nodding.htm design a nodding toy
.http://library.thinkquest.org/4221/
Learn about the physics of toys such as yoyos.
http://blizzard.he.net/~jabrwock/froggie/ make a frog hopper toy
.http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au
Engineers Australia.
http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/muses1.shtml make toys
http://www.cheslynhay.org.uk/y2/design1.html a school made playground games for a technology project
http://www.lostock.bolton.sch.uk/year%206.htm another school’s toy design project
http://www.toYsrus.co.uk/ TOYSRUS
http://www.hants.gov.uk/museum/toys/history/ toy museum
http://www.toy-museum.co.uk/ skye toy museum
http://technologylinks.org/tlinks/ technology lessons
http://www.ruislip26.freeserve.co.uk/ make a toy theatre
The Physics of Toys
http://library.thinkquest.org/4221/
Learn about the physics of toys such as yoyos.
BBC: Children of Victorian Britain
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/victorians/flash/start_flash.shtml
Play Online Hopscotch just as children did in Victorian Britain.
Lego Games Club
http://club.lego.com/eng/games/
Play online games in Legoland.
Etch A Sketch Online
http://www.etch-a-sketch.com/html/onlineetch.htm
Online version of this classic toy.
Animation Station
http://www.toytheater.com/animationstation.html
Draw some pictures and see them come to life.
Hula Hoop
http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/hulahoop.html
Learn about this timeless toy.
Online Tic Tac Toe
http://www.toytheater.com/tictactoeslider.html
Play this ancient game online.
History of the Yo-Yo
http://www.nationalyoyo.org/museum/generalhistory.htm
It is believed that the yo-yo most likely originated in China. The first
historical mention of the yo-yo, however, was from Greece in the year 500
B.C. Find out more at this site.
Furby
http://www.hasbro.com/furby/
Find out all you need to know about the toy known as the Furby.
Barbie
http://barbie.everythinggirl.com/
Official site of the Barbie doll.
Silly Putty
http://www.sillyputty.com/history_101/timeline/timeline.htm
Find out about the history of Silly Putty and how it was invented.
Toys and Games
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/catagory/play/toys/intro.htm
These stories include how some toys were invented, how others got their
names, and fun facts to enjoy.
Moving Toys
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/schoolwork/moving_toys.htm
Examples of some toys made by a class in the UK.
Toy Museum
http://www.toymuseum.co.uk/
Collection of photos of toys displayed in this museum.
Marx Toy Museum
http://www.marxtoymuseum.com/museum_tour.htm
Online display of toy museum exhibits.
Arcade Favourites
http://www.neave.com/games/
Reproductions of arcade games for you to try.
Lessons
Slinky Science
http://www.teachingtools.com/Slinky/slinky.html
Classroom activities and history of the Slinky.
Things 2 Make
http://www.things2make.com/Things2make_files/Menu%20pages/alphabetical%20list.htm
Simple toys for kids to make.
Making Things Move
http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/sofweb/science/sampleprogram/early/modse/moving/#coreact
In this unit transport, toys and playground equipment are used as contexts
for exploring forces and how things move.
The
Puppeteers' Cooperative is a group of artists and puppeteers working in
cities around the nation to create giant puppet parades, pageants, and
ceremonies of celebration and complaint, using simple materials and movements to
build community cardboard extravaganzas. Includes diagrams and instructions for
building
Simple Puppets, Backpacks,Animals, Birds, Dragons, Giant Puppets, Hoop and Cloth
Puppets
Basic puppet manipulation techniques
http://www.puppetsandstuff.com/kb.php?mode=article&k=16
Puppet Manipulation Clinic
http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Balcony/9662/mani.html
Puppet Manipulation
http://www.legendsandlore.com/puppetmanipulation.html