Build
Learners assemble the core design and see how the parts work together.
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Learners build
A kinetic creature or character that moves through connected levers and fulcra.
Learners start by building a lever system that turns simple pulls into visible motion, then attach custom artwork that moves with the mechanism.
From there, they can redesign it into a creature, character, mouth, claw, hidden reveal, story object, or practical invention.
Test
They try it, notice what happens, and compare the result with their goal.
Redesign
They make changes, add their own ideas, and improve the build through iteration.
Learners explore
Combine simple machines to build more complex moving creations.
Build moving parts that lift, push, pull, or open using levers.
Explore turning points that let parts rotate, swing, and move.
Create characters, settings, and moving scenes that tell a story.
Ready to run with learners
Student-facing slides introduce the concepts, guide the activity, and help learners reflect on what changed. Educator materials support setup, pacing, discussion, and extensions so this can work in classrooms, libraries, homeschool groups, clubs, or makerspaces.
View Art Machine teaching materialsStudent Slides
Introduce concepts, guide build moments, and give learners reflection prompts.
Educator Guide
Setup notes, pacing help, facilitation prompts, and extension ideas.
Flexible Facilitation
Works for classrooms, homeschool groups, libraries, clubs, and makerspaces.
What's included
Choose a pack size to see how the component quantities change for one learner, a small group, or a full class.