Science Pathways Secondary: Physical Science - Mechanics Kit

• Grades: Secondary

Highlights:

Investigate the physical laws of classical mechanics, force vectors, and work efficiency through hands-on laboratory setups. The secondary Mechanics Kit provides students with versatile apparatus to construct, test, and analyze mechanical systems. Students measure mechanical advantage, load distribution, and tension forces using modular frame supports, pulley systems, wheels and axles, and calibrated mass sets.

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

• Mechanical Advantage & Simple Machines: Quantitative analysis of input vs. output force across single and multi-sheave pulley systems, wheels and axles, and capstans.

• Statics, Equilibrium, & Vectors: Testing tension, force distribution, and structural equilibrium using calibrated weights and rigid support frameworks.

• Work, Energy, & Efficiency: Calculating mechanical work, friction losses, and mechanical efficiency across dynamic systems.