Gear Up Your Candy
Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Gears, mechanics
IntroductionDid you know that gears are all around you? You can find them in wind-up toys, bicycles, carousels, cars and trucks, cranes, drills, wind turbines, analog watches, and so forth! If you've looked closely at a moving bicycle, you have seen gears at work. Are you curious about their purpose? In this activity you will use candy to make gears and explore why they are so versatile. CreditsSabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Gears, mechanics
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