In the Simple Machines app by Tinybop, students experiment with wheels and axles by sending a cyclist through an obstacle course. In this activity, you can see how wheels and axles work by getting outside and going for a ride together!
YOU NEED:
+ Bikes, scooters, or skateboards
SEE HOW A WHEEL AND AXLE WORK:
1. Ride bikes, scooters, or skateboards with your students.
2. Notice which direction you’re applying an input force.
3. Notice which direction you’re moving.
On a bike, the input force