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Change of Direction
June 27, 2014 | by
Primary Market
Education, Primary Ed
Character Focus
Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Fine Motor Skills, Spatial Skills, Cognitive Skills

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book

Objectives:

Ask the kids to take note:

  • When there is 1 idler gear, if the DRIVER gear turns clockwise, what is the direction of the FAN?  (clockwise or counterclockwise)
  • When there are 2 idler gears, if the DRIVER gear turn clockwise, what is the direction of the FAN?  (clockwise or counterclockwise)
  • What number of idler gears should be in the gear train make the FAN turn in the same direction as DRIVER gear?
  • What number of idler gears should be in the gear train make the FAN turn in the opposite direction as DRIVER gear?

Steps:

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Remember:

  • colors of rods and other pieces may vary
  • kit contains small pieces and may be a choking hazard, intended for ages 6+
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