Gear friends

Explorers (Foundation), mission E2 Turning Things, lesson 1 of 6.

Hook

If I turn this gear to the right, which way will its friend turn? Point your finger!

Fair test

Turn the first gear once. Count how many times the other gear turns.

Bonus challenge

Draw a smiley face on each gear with a sticky note. Make them “dance”.

The build

  • ⚙️ Gear Friends: Three gears holding hands — spin one and they all dance. (level 1 of 5, about 8 minutes, 6 steps)

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