Introduction to Simple Machines: Gears
Grade level: 3-9
Key Concepts:
- Identify three different types of gear configurations and test them to determine how they operate
- Discuss what a gear ratio is and how it is calculated
- Compare and contrast how different gear configurations function
- Determine how different gear configurations change amount of applied force, speed or direction of movement
- Identify appropriate places where different types of gears are used
Set Includes:
- 178 pieces to build 7 real world models, one at a time
- 16 page full-color building instruction booklet with key facts on each model, and real world pictures
- Plastic storage case with moveable dividers and transparent locking lid
- Ideal set for a group of 2 or 3 students
k78630: $22.50
Order
Classpack
Order a class solution for eight groups of students and receive a free Teacher Guide (a $15.00 value).
k78635: $180.00
Order
Note: To pay by credit card, you must use PayPal. Please see our order form and follow the PayPal instructions at the top. Otherwise, prepayment must accompany orders of $25 or less.
Please contact Carol Crociante at 215-568-6150 x280 for payment
information. Shipping & handling charges are 12 percent for orders below $250, and six percent for orders of $250 or
more, with a minimum S&H of $5.00. Shipping & handling for orders outside of continental United States are more.