See-saw balance

Explorers (Foundation), mission E3 Strong & Steady, lesson 2 of 6.

Hook

An elephant and a mouse on a see-saw. Who goes up? Could the mouse ever win?

Fair test

Put 1 coin on one side. Where do you need to put 1 coin on the other side to balance?

Bonus challenge

Balance a toy on one end with the fewest coins you can.

The build

  • ⚖️ Balance See-Saw: A see-saw that is also a scale. Can one gear beat two? (level 1 of 5, about 12 minutes, 10 steps)

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