Gear & Lever Mechanisms
Build gear trains and lever systems to understand mechanical advantage. Test how gear ratios and lever arms multiply force and change speed. Covers simple machines.
Recommended for ages 9-12
About This Kit
Construct gear mechanisms and lever systems using popsicle stick gears and fulcrums. Calculate and test gear ratios, mechanical advantage, and force multiplication. Covers simple machines, mechanical advantage, gear trains, and leverage principles. Introduces engineering mechanics and machine design.
Learning Outcome
Learner understands ratios and force multiplication
What's Inside
Popsicle gears, sticks, fulcrum
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