Kia Ora Reader. hows your day been?
We organized ourselves into a group of four, with each person being responsible for one iPad, which helped us with our instructional video. Before we touched any cardboard, we gathered around to watch the demonstration provided by Whaea. The video showed us exactly how to construct a walking frog one that looks like its jumping motion using simple materials and cleverly placed in points. Seeing the finished product in action really got our creative juices flowing and helped us visualize the end goal.
Here’s how we did all that
- Once we had a clear understanding, we collected all the materials we needed sturdy cardboard sheets, rulers, craft knives or scissors and glue moter and a battery to make the legs move.Then, we got straight to work building
- We carefully measured and cut out the pieces. For the main triangle shapes, we used a ruler to ensure accuracy, marking a 7cm measurement vertically (up) and a 14cm measurement horizontally (across). Cutting this out gave us a large, precise triangle which forms the mechanism.
- We then cut a cardboard base that was the exact same size as the triangle. This piece acts as the stationary platform for the jumping mechanism.
- We took the first triangle, laid the base piece flat on the table, and applied glue to attach the triangle securely to the base. This created the first solid layer.
- We repeated the measuring and cutting process to create a second identical triangle. This second triangle will be glued on top of the first one, but its function is to sandwich the mechanism.
- Then glue the moter same with the battery because you cant make something in steam tech without a battery.
Then feel free to start your frog” We havn’t finish yet”
Nga Mihi