Gears are wheels with cogs (teeth) that fit together and turn.
Here are some videos for students to learn more about gears.
Simple Machines - Gears
Here are some videos for students to learn more about gears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m3Er8Zcb_A
Click Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odpsm3ybPsA&feature=player_embedded
Click Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_i3PJIYtuY
Gear Basics
Click Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odpsm3ybPsA&feature=player_embedded
Gears and Wheels - Part 1
Click Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_i3PJIYtuY
Here are some good websites with more information about gears.
Gear Facts for Kids:
What are gears and what do they do?
Have fun teaching science!
If you are teaching a unit on Simple Machines, I have a set of Simple Machines Science Word Wall Cards available in my TPT Shop plus a Simple Machines Activities Resource.
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Neat! When we studied gears, I took them to the local childrens museum to really study the penny press that we have used at vacation spots all over the place. Seeing it in a hands on type of way really help put the information in perspective!
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