“Crazy Contraptions”
is a thought provoking activity that engages students in the design and
construction of exciting and innovative Rube Goldburg style mechanisms. The
comprehensive Crazy Contraptions Activity Guide facilitates the conceptualization, understanding and
application of simple and complex machines. Each Crazy
Contraption requires a 12"x12" wood base with drilled holes. You can purchase
the Crazy Contraptions Base from
TeacherGeek or make the base using the template from the documents below.
The TeacherGeek Flag Waver Activity is an
excellent introduction to TeacherGeek construction techniques and components. By
combining gears, pulleys and cams you change rotary motion into linear motion to
raise, lower and wave flags by simply turning a crank. Once you have experienced
the TeacherGeek building system, you can create anything with TeacherGeek
components. You will find the Flag Waver Construction Guide (a free downloadable
document) is easy to follow, fun and informative.
The TeacherGeek Flag Waver Activity is an
excellent introduction to TeacherGeek construction techniques and components. By
combining gears, pulleys and cams you change rotary motion into linear motion to
raise, lower and wave flags by simply turning a crank. Once you have experienced
the TeacherGeek building system, you can create anything with TeacherGeek
components. You will find the Flag Waver Construction Guide (a free downloadable
document) is easy to follow, fun and informative.