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INGENIOUS ENGINEERING
– How exactly are the brollies being tested ? – What evidence is there to suggest the umbrellas seem to be well-made and effective ? – Should the men be wearing some other form of protection ? – Do you think the testing system is too labour intensive ? Can you think of a possible alternative method ?
STEP 2 :
Now you ’ ve looked at this idea closely , it ’ s time for you to dream up your own labour-saving Heath Robinson-inspired machine . Grab a piece of paper and start designing !
Here are some themes which you may find inspiring :
– Looking after a pet and / or taking the dog for a walk – Washing dishes at home – Making your bed – Cutting the grass or working in the garden – A device to wake you up in the morning – Simple aids for playing sports and games – A new type of bicycle
What could you design to make any of these jobs easier , or what could you adapt to improve efficiency ?
WORDWORM WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR DAZZLING DESIGNS .
Please send your work to us via the AQUILAnauts ’ pages of the AQUILA website and we ’ ll share as many as we can .
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© AQUILA MAGAZINE . Written by John Davis . Photo : Testing the Waterproof Qualities of Umbrellas © The Heath Robinson Museum www . aquila . co . uk / aquilanauts
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