Simple mechanics

Cams http://www.lizarum.com/assignments/physical_computing/2008/mechanisms/cams.html The basic principle of the cam is to turn a circular motion into a linear one. This is referred to as reciprocating movement. In it's simplest form you turn a handle to make something move up and down. The ca...

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Simple Lever and Linkage projects to make at home or in the classroom. View this [...]

This infographic profiles four of the six simple machines: inclined plane, pulley, lever, wheel and axle.

Coloring page pulley - coloring picture pulley. Free coloring sheets to print and download. Images for schools and education - teaching materials. Img 18939.

Lots of EPIC Simple Machine Projects for students to make using things around the house! Learn about simple machines for kids - levers, plleys, inclinned plane, wheel & axel, wedges, and screw.

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This wooden machine has a sturdy wooden construction ideal for classroom use. This apparatus can model how the use of several pulleys increases one\'s mechanical advantage. Students can use this both qualitatively and quantitatively and its design lends itself easily to inquiry based activities. Includes an instruction manual to facilitate student and teacher use of the apparatus.

Here’s a fun project idea for parents. If you’re one of the many parents who are constantly looking for educational and functional toys for their kids, this