Continuing our investigations around the shaduf mechanism, the children were taught how to create a tripod lashing. This follows their reflection on the previous session where the main problem was creating a secure and stable base for the shaduf.
We discussed why the tripod is such a useful structure and practiced in class before attempting it outside. This exercise requires positive teamwork and perseverance and the children achieved some great results.
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- Once the main structure was created a cross-beam could be added creating the rotating pivot.
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- Here you can see a weight and container has now been added.
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- A completed working mechanism.
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- With weight and container added.
