NO-TECH TOYS Online

Learn about some of the oldest toys known and made around the world, using the simplest of materials like string, leaves, paper, and...skills.  This is a perfect blend of science, physics, and art!  The slideshow offers inspiration and tips for making your own creation, providing hours of kinetic experimentation and fun.  Adapt this as a design challenge focused on specific materials or toys, ie. boats, rockets, robots, and more.

Best for participants 7 and older, adult help with sharp tools may be needed
60-80 minutes
 
BASICS YOU NEED:
Internet connection
Scissors
Cereal or cracker box 
Or corrugated cardboard
Or manila folder-weight card stock
Brass brad/s
 
GETTING FANCY:
String, yarn, fabric scraps
Magazine pages or decorative paper
 
BUILD A SERIES WITH:
Art of Japanese American Internment (Online)
Fantastic Trash (Online)
Shadow Puppets (Online)