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Project Spotlight:
Chess Castle
Build a geared chess set and explore how spinning gears transmit motion.
What We Built
Combine chess and mechanical motion by building a geared chess set with containers that open and close.
What We Learned
Rotational Motion
Explored how spinning gears transfer rotational motion.
Gear Alignment
Learned how gear alignment affects how parts move.
Chess Basics
Practiced assembling and playing a game of chess.
Skills in Action
- Gear Assembly
- Motion Observation
- Gear Alignment
- Spatial Reasoning
Build Story
Challenge:
Assemble the gears so the chess containers open and close.
Process:
Align the gears, assemble the kit, then test the motion.
Result:
Assemble the gears so the chess containers open and close.
Photo Gallery
Ask Your Child
- How do the spinning gears transfer motion?
- Why does the middle gear need to be aligned correctly?
- What happens when the gears are not touching properly?
Extend at Home
Look for gears in everyday objects at home. Can you spot how they transfer motion from one part to another?
Post Build Follow Up
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