Recommended for Grade 4 This kit provides the students with opportunities to learn the basic concepts of mechanics using simple machines: levers, pulleys and gears. It emphasizes a hands-on approach through a well-defined, logical progression of experiences. A variety of materials such as a gear box, and assorted sizes and types of pulleys and gears are included to enable students to complete the design tasks.
Recommended for Grade 4 This kit provides the students with opportunities to learn the basic concepts of mechanics using simple machines: levers, pulleys and gears. It emphasizes a hands-on approach through a well-defined, logical progression of experiences. A variety of materials such as a gear box, and assorted sizes and types of pulleys and gears are included to enable students to complete the design tasks.
General Note
Although this kit contains a specific manual, the materials and equipment provided will support a variety of the science and technology programs.
Content Note
1 book "Doctor DeSoto", 1 book "The Inventa Book of Mechanisms", 1 book "Make it Work! Machines", 1 book "The Way Things Work", 1 Curriculum Guide Pulleys and Gears, 1 book "Machines and Work", 1 Gear Box, box of: (10 lrg Gears, 10 med Gears, 10 sm Gears, 15 Inserts for Gears, 30 Fixed Pulleys 10 lrg 10 med 10 sm), box of: (6 lrg Bevel Gears, 6 med Bevel Gears, 10 sm Bevel Gears, 6 ex sm Bevel Gears, 18 Inserts for Bevel Gears, 10 lrg Rack Gears, 10 sm Rack Gears, 5 lrg Worm Gears, 5 sm Worm Gears, 10 Spring Scales 2-5n 2-10n 2-30n 4-50n, 1 manual Egg Beater, 3 prs Work Gloves, 10 Double Sheave Pulleys, 10 Single Sheave Pulleys, 5 Tape Measures, 1 set of 6 Weights 1-1kg 1-500g 2-200g 2-100g, 10pcs Doweling 1/8", 10 pcs Doweling 3/16", 1 pkg Elastic Bands, 15 Threaded Hooks, 15pcs Jinks Wood, 1 pc Nylon Rope 6m, 1 roll String, 1 roll Duct Tape, 10 pr Safety Glasses and 1 Safety In Elementary Science & Technology Guide.