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Make it Move, Part 2
How do we make machines move?
This summer camp theme explores MOTION! See part one for sensors and more.
| Project: | Description: | Related concepts and machines: |
| Machine Dissection | From APM. Discuss Simple Machines, find them as components in the museum, and use them in small handheld devices! |
Lineshaft system, Rifling Machine, Watch-Screw Making Machine |
| Electric Race Car | From TeacherGeek: Let’s combine battery power with our simple machines – and a motor – to make something GO. | 20th century machines |
| Chemical Reaction Launch | From Science World: Diet Coke and Mentos can propel a car! | Bentley Engine pistons |
We collected these free resources online, and combined they make about one day’s worth of activities (three projects, cleanup, lunch, and breaks).
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