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STEM Mechanics - Cams & Cranks

Stock Code:
STEM04
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Each
Price:
$60.00 (ex GST)

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Engino Discovering STEM Mechanics Cams and Cranks set teaches children how you can transmit power using cams and cranks and how they can be used to convert reciprocal to linear motion. Build 6 working models including a moving figure, a fishing crane, a pumpjack, a flying eagle, a sewing machine and a material lift. Examples of the models to make and learning opportunities include 1) pumpjack – find out how different simple machines work together with cams. Discover how you can combine machines and what are input and output forces. 2) flying eagle – discover how cams and cranks work. How can you change the type of motion? 3) fishing crane – construct a unique fishing crane an learn how the crank helps to set this device into motion. Discover how to lift heavy loads using a crank. 4) moving figure – discover how to use Engino to make pear shaped cams. Discover how to create timing devices with cams. A fascinating book is included with 6 pages of innovative experiments, 20 pages of theory and amazing facts and 18 pages of step by step modelling instructions. A two page revision quiz is included so you can test your newly acquired knowledge.

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