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Instructor: Geneva Mottet
A bit about me: I grew up in Southeast Alaska and the San Juan Islands in Washington state, where I gained a love for the natural world through hiking and fishing. I finished my MS in Physics in 2019 at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I currently live on a homestead near Fairbanks and enjoy sharing my interest in science and the natural world through teaching, public outreach, and a YouTube channel.
Simple Machines
Grades: 3 - 6
Dates: Feb. 2 - March 1
Zoom Times: Fridays, 1 PM - 2 PM
Cost: $195
Description: Why does a wheelbarrow make it easier to haul things? Learn why by exploring six simple machines with hands-on experiments. Do a simple machine scavenger hunt around your house. Attempt to understand mechanical advantage and build a Rube Goldberg machine from household items. This class meets once a week on Zoom. There will be weekly hands-on experiments, study questions, YouTube videos, fun quizzes, and other supplementary material offered through Google Classroom.
Course Kit Content: Screw+nut+bolt set, Model Screw 4, Model Wheels with 2 Axles, Velcro Pads, Eyelets, Wood Block and Assorted Craftwood, 1 Pulley Carabiner Hook, 2 Pulleys, 1 Pulley String, Balsa Wood Ramp, 3 Wood balls, 3 Rubber balls, 4 Big Wheels, Rubber bands, 2 Rulers, 2 Plastic cups, 15 Popsicle sticks, 2 Wood Spoons, Glue Weight Set + Tweezers set, Construction Paper, Masking Tape, Sharpie.
Please check the course kit we mailed to you for the contents above.