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Meshing Around with Gears
Students will be well on their way to understanding
how gears work and applying that knowledge
to designing their own models with this comprehensive
kit. Includes all of the materials required to
build basic models, such as a winch and a trundle
cart, corrugated plastic, and JAX clips. The 16-page
teacher’s guide covers many basic gearing principles
including direction of rotation, idlers, gearing
up and down, and compound gearing. Grade 7 and
up. Sh. wt. 0.56 lbs.
SB48140M — $23.05
Physical Science
Force and Motion
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Gear Set
This set of 300 gears offers 40-,
30-, and 20-tooth gears (with a
3 /16" bore to accommodate the
most popular dowel size) and a
12-tooth gear with a push into 2
mm motor shafts.
Sh. wt. 2.81 lbs.
SB26469M — $63.05
Techno Gears Marble Mania Genius
Truly a work of art! This high-tech set includes over 500 pieces of Marble Mania gear
to keep young architects busy for hours on end. Once built, watch the Genius come to
life with exciting twists and turns, electronic sounds, loops, and rotating gears. Features
4 independent tracks that all lead back to one of the dual power lifters on the system.
Requires four “AA” batteries (not included). Grades 3-9. Sh. wt. 13 lbs.
SB46839M — $108.60
Wheels Set
Pack of 60, 1-9⁄16" dia. wheels.
Comes in red, green, yellow,
and blue. (•1) Sh. wt. 1.25 lbs.
SB48139M — $14.95
Physics Pro Kit
This kit analyzes the behavior of water, air, and objects immersed in them. Investigate
how air and water rest and flow, what they can carry, and how they move. With experiments
and models, your students will find out what forces work on air and water and
what kinds of energy they possess. While performing the 31 experiments, they will learn
how ships float and airplanes fly, why a streamlined shape lets a car drive faster, and how
power plants convert a current of water into electrical current. Includes over 213 parts
and a 96-page, full-color manual. Grade 4 and up. Sh. wt. 4.50 lbs.
SB48166M — $86.30
Simple Machines Bulletin Board Set
These five charts illustrate the basic properties of simple and complex machines, plus
pictures of each machine’s appearance in everyday life. Set includes one chart each of
Levers, Wheels and Axles, Pulleys, Inclined Planes and Compound Machines, and Gears.
Charts measure 17" x 24". Grades 4-12. Sh. wt. 0.88 lbs.
SB45400M — $12.70
Gear Ratio
Useful for demonstrating
this fundamental and
frequently-used mechanism.
All components are
made with a high degree
of precision. Assembled on
transparent perspex sheets
to facilitate teaching. Easy
to assemble or disassemble.
One-year warranty. Grades
7-12. Sh. wt. 1.75 lbs.
SB48223M — $71.35
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