Lesson Packs

Shark

Lesson 16: Shark Essential Question: How can a model copy the way an animal opens its mouth or moves its […]

Fishing Rod

Lesson 15: Fishing Rod Essential Question: How does a long lever help lift and control a load? What You’ll Build:

The Clever Rabbit

Lesson 14: The Clever Rabbit Essential Question: How can linkages create a hopping or clever animal movement? What You’ll Build:

Beat Egg Machine

Lesson 13: Beat Egg Machine Essential Question: How can hand or motor turning mix ingredients efficiently? What You’ll Build: An

Dancing Doll

Lesson 12: Dancing Doll Essential Question: How can repeated turning motion create a dancing action? What You’ll Build: A doll

Slide

Lesson 11: Slide Essential Question: How does the steepness of a slide affect speed? What You’ll Build: A slide (ramp)

Swing

Lesson 10: Swing Essential Question: Why does a swing move in a smooth repeated arc? What You’ll Build: A swing

Seesaw

Lesson 9: Seesaw Essential Question: Why does the distance from the fulcrum change how a seesaw moves? What You’ll Build:

Catapult

Lesson 8: Catapult Essential Question: How does a lever help launch an object farther? What You’ll Build: A catapult that

Waterwheel

Lesson 7: Waterwheel Essential Question: How can flowing energy be changed into turning motion? What You’ll Build: A waterwheel with

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