Wheels & Gears Workshop
₹500.00 Original price was: ₹500.00.₹250.00Current price is: ₹250.00.
Wheels and gears are behind almost every machine ever built. In this session, children get hands-on with real gear systems, understanding how they change speed, direction, and force — and building their own working gear-powered device.
Understand the mechanics that power every machine — from bicycles to factories!
Gears are one of the most important mechanical inventions in human history. From the first water wheels in ancient Rome to the gearbox in a modern racing car, gears transform and transfer mechanical power in ways that make the world run.
In this session, children explore different types of gears — spur gears, bevel gears, and rack-and-pinion systems — using real physical gear sets. They discover gear ratios, torque, and mechanical advantage through hands-on experimentation and build a simple gear-powered machine.
Did you know? The Antikythera Mechanism, discovered in a Greek shipwreck and dating to 100 BC, is the oldest known gear-based computer. It was used to predict astronomical events using dozens of interlocking bronze gears!
What your child will do:
- Explore gear types: spur, bevel, worm, and rack-and-pinion
- Test gear ratios using physical gear sets: fast/slow, strong/weak trade-offs
- Build a small gear-powered machine from provided components
- Measure input vs. output rotation and discuss mechanical advantage
- Explore real-world applications from bicycles to car gearboxes
What your child will learn:
- Types of gears and their mechanical functions
- Gear ratios, speed, and torque
- Mechanical advantage and force transfer
- Real-world applications of gear systems
- Precision assembly and mechanical problem-solving
Product Details
| Field | Details |
| Age Group | 8–13 years |
| Session Duration | 90 minutes |
| Group Size | 5–12 children |
| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
| Category | Future Thinkers Lab |
| Materials Provided | Yes — all included |
