Makerspace Projects for Building Simple Machines (Stem Makerspace Projects)

Butler Hays, Brooks

ISBN 10: 1725311682 ISBN 13: 9781725311688

Publisher: PowerKids Press, 2020

Synopsis

Simple machines are the building blocks of numerous engineering wonders. Developed centuries ago, simple machines are still helping humans redirect and magnify force today. Levers, pulleys, wheels, wings, rotors and more have helped humans span the globe, scale mountains, sail the seas, bridge mighty rivers, and take to the skies. With this volume, readers will learn how different simple machines offer different mechanical advantages, as well as how they can combine to form complex machines capable of more complicated tasks. Step-by-step instructions will help young makers construct three different simple machines that can be used to solve problems and make work easier, just as they were used thousands of years ago.

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Reviews

Gr 4–6—This series provides an excellent introduction to makerspace technologies. Each book offers rich sections of text that tie the history of science (such as Leonardo da Vinci's inventions) to present makerspace tinkerers. This series covers core concepts (the water cycle and simple machines) but also examines futuristic concepts (nanotechnology). The engaging projects provided in each book are directly connected to the respective themes, which include wind power and robotics. VERDICT This fun series features projects that will have students and educators coming back for more ideas.

Edition details

• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1725311682
• ISBN 13: 9781725311688
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32