Jan 8, 2010

Physics Fridays - Gears Part 1

KM is continue with her Physics Workshop through our Winter Session and she continues to enjoy it a lot. She started the unit on gears this week and here is the first contraption...

3 comments:

The Four Week Vegan said...

I love hands on stuff. They learn so much by doing.

Karen said...

That is so awesome. Physics is my favorite science.

Kimberly said...

My kids are in love with the KNex thrill ride kits. My oldest son had a ferris wheel and small roller coaster, and just last week I found the swings and octopus rides on clearance at WalMart. The kids enjoy putting together all of the gears and having a motor to put them all in motion!

I was super lucky and found their giant roller coaster set, normally $300, at a thrift store for $16. It is 3x6 feet and stands about 3 foot high!

Oh well, I just wanted to share what my kids are currently in love with. They are 9, 11, and 13 and we have been homeschooling for 3 years now.