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Lesson 2: Making linkages

Investigating linkage mechanisms.
Linkage mechanism made with strips of orange card in a zig zag shape, with two hands at one end of the mechanism.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

This activity revisits learning from Lesson 1: Pivots, levers and linkages to help the children recall key knowledge.

Pair the children. Show the Presentation: High five! Read the prompt aloud and allow time for paired discussion.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 9 October 2026

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