Archimedes’ Screw
₹500.00 Original price was: ₹500.00.₹250.00Current price is: ₹250.00.
Discover the ancient secret that changed civilisation! In this hands-on session, children build and operate their very own Archimedes’ Screw — the ingenious invention that helped ancient Greeks move water uphill. No magic. Just brilliant engineering.
Lift water uphill — yes, uphill! — just like ancient engineers did 2,000 years ago!
Over 2,200 years ago, the Greek mathematician Archimedes designed a device so clever that it is still used in modern water treatment plants today. In this session, your child will not just learn about it — they will BUILD it and USE it.
Children start with a challenge: “How do you move water uphill without a pump, electricity, or magic?” They explore the problem, hypothesise solutions, and then assemble their own working Archimedes’ Screw using real materials. By the end, they will have moved water uphill with their own hands — and understood exactly why it works.
Did you know? Archimedes’ Screw is still used today in water treatment plants, irrigation systems, and even chocolate factories!
What your child will do:
- Discuss the original problem Archimedes was trying to solve
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Assemble a working screw mechanism step by step
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Test and adjust the device with real water
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Record observations and explain the science behind it
What your child will learn:
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Simple machines and mechanical advantage
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Rotational motion and how it transfers energy
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Basic principles of hydraulics
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Historical context of ancient Greek engineering
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Systematic problem-solving and observation skills
Safety Note: All sessions are supervised by trained facilitators. Materials are child-safe. Water is used in controlled quantities.
Product Details
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Understanding of simple machines and mechanical advantage
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Introduction to hydraulics and water pressure
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Historical context of ancient Greek engineering
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Hands-on problem-solving and scientific observation
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Teamwork and structured experimentation
