Wooden Crane
Ages 10+
14.000 JOD
A pulley is not just a simple wheel — it is one of the most important machines in human history! Build a working wooden crane and discover how pulleys multiply force and make lifting heavy objects easier. Add extra pulleys and measure the difference. The included magazine explores the history of pulleys and mechanical advantage.
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What's Inside the Box
What They'll Learn
- How pulleys work and why they make lifting heavy objects easier
- The history and different types of pulleys used in machines around us
- How adding more pulleys increases mechanical advantage
What They'll Do
- Build a working wooden crane using a pulley system
- Add extra pulleys to the crane and measure how it improves lifting power
- Run hands-on experiments comparing single vs. compound pulley setups
Skills They'll Level Up
- Mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Problem-solving through design modification
- Understanding force and motion
