Predict the tip

Inventors (Intermediate), mission I1 Forces & Motion, lesson 3 of 6.

Hook

Detectives predict before they test. Can you tell which way it will tip before you let go?

Fair test

Place coins in secret positions, write a prediction, then release. Score 1 point per correct prediction.

Bonus challenge

Challenge another team with a “puzzle balance” they must solve.

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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