What Do Pulleys and Gears Do?


Book Description

Introduces the principles of pulleys and gears as simple machines, using examples from everyday life. Suggested level: primary.







Pulleys and Gears


Book Description

The 11 lessons in this module introduce students to single and compound pulleys and gear systems. Students investigate, design, and construct various pulley systems and gear mechanisms.Also included:materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates.




Springs


Book Description

Springs have been used for more than 500 years as a simple machine that can make other machines work. When you open a screen door, open an umbrella, sit on a sofa, or sleep on a mattress you are using springs. This book explains what springs are and how they help you do everyday things. Topics include: Why won't a Slinky go up stairs? How can a catapult help a place take off? How does a clock work?




Using Pulleys and Gears


Book Description

Pulleys are simple machines that use a wheel, an axle and some rope or string. They are usually used to help you lift things up. Find out all about this simple machine in this title.




Pulleys and Gears


Book Description

Introduces the principles of pulleys and gears as simple machines, using examples from everyday life.




The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch (45th Anniversary Ed Ition) (HB)


Book Description

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling... Mr Grinling LOVES his food, but - oh no! - he's not the only one who likes a snack and the local seagulls have started stealing Mrs Grinling's tasty treats...! Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a cunning plan to keep those pesky seagulls away?




Pulleys and Gears


Book Description

What pulls a flag up a flagpole? How does a bicycle chain help the bicycle move? What makes an escalator move? Pulleys and gears are simple machines that can be used to make other machines work. When you take an escalator, ride in a car, use a fishing rod, or wear a watch you are using pulleys and gears. Pulleys and Gears explains what these machines are and how they help you do everyday things.




Simple Machines


Book Description

For use in schools and libraries only. Includes an assortment of activities using such simple machines as pulleys and levers.




Machine Drawing


Book Description

Machine Drawing is divided into three parts. Part I deals with the basic principles of technical drawing, dimensioning, limits, fits and tolerances. Part II provides details of how to draw and put machine components together for an assembly drawing. Part III contains problems on assembly drawings taken from the diverse fields of mechanical, production, automobile and marine engineering.