Motorized Simple Machines - Modern School Supplies

Students build, investigate, and experiment with motorized simple machine models right in your classroom.
Builds multiple models simultaneously.
Models demonstrate: levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, wedges, screws, gears and motion.
Color-coded, printed instructions to build 22 models and many more on CD-ROM.
A CD-ROM of color-coded instructions to motorize many of the models.
A 75-page teacher's guide that is aligned to NSES and ITEA standards. Background information for the teacher, assessment strategies, lesson plans, and design briefs included to assist the teacher as they facilitate inquiry activities in the classroom.
Supports a group of 6-8 students working collaboratively.

Models Included
Levers - Balance, Wheelbarrow, Fishing Rod, Bottle Opener, Nutcracker, Hand Cart, Hammer.
Pulleys -Elevator, Block and Tackle, Crane.
Wheels and Axles - Screwdriver, Sawmill, Rubber Band Car.
Inclined Plane -Ramp.
Screw - Archimedes Screw.
Wedge - Axe.
Gears - *Crank Fan - crank, belt, and/or motor driven.
*Transmission - crank, crank and belt, motor and/or motor and belt driven.
*Egg Beater - crank, belt, and/or motor driven.
*Ferris Wheel - crank driven, crank and belt, or motor driven.
*Carousel - crank or motor driven.
*Conveyor Belt - crank or motor driven.
Motion - Windshield wipers - rotary to oscillating.
Slider - rotary to reciprocating.

* Denotes motorized option for model