Mechanisms

Lesson 36: Cuckoo Clock Essential Question: How can gears and timing create a repeated event? What You’ll Build: A cuckoo

Lesson 29A: Crab Essential Question: How can a model copy sideways animal movement? What You’ll Build: A crab that walks

Lesson 19: Elevator Essential Question: How can a platform move safely up and down? What You’ll Build: An elevator platform

Lesson 23: Baby Carriage Essential Question: Why do wheel placement and frame shape matter for pushing a carriage? What You’ll

Lesson 26: Dancing Robot Essential Question: How can one motor drive a fun sequence of repeated actions? What You’ll Build:

Lesson 27: Excavator Essential Question: How do linked arms help a machine dig and lift? What You’ll Build: An excavator

Lesson 17: Crane Essential Question: How can a crane lift objects while staying stable? What You’ll Build: A crane with

Lesson 18: Tow Truck Essential Question: How can a vehicle mechanism lift and pull another object? What You’ll Build: A

Lesson 5: Turntable Robot Essential Question: How does a rotating platform help a machine change direction? What You’ll Build: A