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Pulleys and gears

Grade level:
Grade 4 to 6 (Ontario)
Elementary cycle 2 to 3 (Quebec)
Fee:
$10 per student
Duration:
75 minutes

Dates offered: October 1, 2024 to May 30, 2025

Max. group size: 25

This program introduces students to the power of simple machines, and how we use pulleys and gears in our everyday lives. They will experiment with pulley systems to discover how they help with tasks such as lifting heavy objects. Students will then investigate how gears can work together to increase the speed or torque of a system, or to change the direction of movement.

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Three differently sized gears are affixed to a wooden background with holes in it. The gears are connect to a long pulley that is supporting a wooden block.

Lesson plan

Consult this lesson plan for ideas to extend the learning—and the fun!

Pulleys and gears: Lesson plan

Curriculum links

Grade 4:

  • Science and technology – Understanding structures and mechanisms: Pulleys and gears

Elementary cycle 2:

  • Science and technology – Material world: Systems and interactions

Fees

$10 per student. Please note a minimum fee of $150 applies.

Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.

*Program includes free admission for one adult for every four students. Please note that there is a mandatory minimum ratio of one adult for every 10 students. Any additional adults not included in the program fee will be required to pay the regular visitor fee at admission and will not be able to participate in the program. These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.

Reservations

Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.

You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416

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