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Wheels aren't the only things that can "roll" objects that are placed on top of it. Make non-intuitive shapes from cutouts and a compass to demonstrate this.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 6 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Access to a computer printer
- Glue, tape, or stapler
- File folders, poster board, or similar stiff material
- Scissors
- Metric ruler
- Drawing compass
- A piece of foam board, poster board, or Masonite, about 6 × 18 inches (15 × 45 cm)
Subjects
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Mathematics
- Geometry
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Rotation Motion
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Research and Development
- Invention and Innovation
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The Design Process
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