Mechanical Advantage Preview
- 12-18 years old
- 180 minutes
- Beginner
Description
Learners explore how mechanical advantages and gear ratios can be applied in their builds, daily lives, and in robotics competitions.
Key Concepts
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Mechanical advantage
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Speed
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Torque
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Gear Ratio
Objectives
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Create torque and/or speed advantages in designs
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Analyze situations to know what type of gear ratio is needed in a design
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Apply concepts of torque and speed advantages to understand new devices
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Understand how to design and create devices with mechanical advantages from VEX V5 parts
Materials needed
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VEX V5 Classroom Starter Kit
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Engineering Notebook
Facilitation Notes
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Ensure all required parts for the build are available prior to starting this STEM Lab.
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Turning the high-geared end of the gearbox build may be difficult. Be sure to have Shaft Coupler pieces on hand to attach pieces that will be more easy to turn.
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You can use different gears to adjust some of the gearing ratios within the build.
Further Your Learning
Math
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Continue to work with other gears and utilize ratios to determine patterns in usage.
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Watch videos of racing and try to find examples of gear ratios and torque in real world usage.
Educational Standards
Standards for Technological Literacy (STL)
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1.L
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2.V
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2.X
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2.FF
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3.J
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7.E
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9.I
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9.J
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9.K
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12.N
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12.O
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16.C
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17.A
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17.K
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19.P
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20.L
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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HS-ETS1-2
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HS-PS2-1
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HS-PS2-2
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
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6.EE.A.2
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6.NS.C.5
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7.EE.B.3
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MP.2
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RST.11-12.7
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RST.11-12.8
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RST.11-12.9
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RST.6-8.1
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RST.6-8.3
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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111.39.c.1.B
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111.39.c.1.A
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111.39.c.1.B
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111.39.c.1.C