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Gear Ratio Activity

5 different sized gears, compound gear

This activity was originally created for the 2023 KidWind Challenge as the Instant Challenge. During this 15-minute activity, students will create different gear ratios and evaluate which ratio would benefit electricity production the most.

Materials and Resources:

  • Directions
  • Graph Paper and writing utensils
  • Gear Ratio Kit

 

Resource Type

  • Hands-on activities

Focus Area

  • Wind energy

Age Range

  • 3rd-5th grade
  • 6th-8th grade
  • 9th-12th grade

Program Area

  • KidWind Challenge

Equipment Required

  • Gear Ratio Kit


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