A space probe carrying asteroid samples has crashed in the forest. Can you use simple machines to lift it and retrieve the precious samples it contains?
Duration: 50 minutes
Maximum capacity: 72 people (3 classes)
Workshop Description
Get in the game with your team! In an immersive setting, build simple machines, such as levers, pulleys, and gears, using real tools and oversized mechanical parts. Your mission? Lift a probe high enough to observe real meteorites! An activity that combines problem-solving, collaboration, and scientific discovery, all while having fun!
Program
Participants will:
Discover what simple machines are,
Assemble simple machines to lift a heavy load,
Hoist the probe to retrieve the asteroid samples inside.
How it Relates to the Progression of Learning
