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Linkages and Moving Toys

A student builds a mechanical linkage during the Linkages and Moving Toys workshop

Grades 1-2

Overview

Students engage in problem-solving as they explore linkages in this hands-on engineering design activity. They design and build moving toys using two-dimensional mechanical linkages and test them for performance.

Related Next Generation Science Standards

  • DCIs: ETS1.A Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems; ETS1.B Developing Possible Solutions; ETS1.C Optimizing the Design Solution
  • SEPs: Defining Problems; Designing Solutions
  • CCCs: Structure and Function; Cause and Effect

Additional Info

Workshop
EnrollmentGroups of 20-28 students
AvailabilityTuesday – Friday
60-75 minutes
CostWorkshop Full Rate:
$1,200 for two sessions (two-session minimum; same program on the same day)
$1,400 for three sessions (same program on the same day)
$1,550 for four sessions with prior approval
If 80 or more miles away, a $320 travel fee applies.

Workshop Title 1 Rate:
$840 for two sessions (two-session minimum; same program on the same day)
$980 for three sessions (same program on the same day)
$1085 for four sessions with prior approval
If 80 or more miles away, a $320 travel fee applies.

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