Lesson
Equilibrium Part 2: Challenge
Strawbees Team
In this design challenge lesson, students will use the engineering design process to design a fully rotational ferris wheel by applying the concepts of balance, force, and motion.
Engineering Design
Forces
Levers
Recording Data
Weight
Wheel and Axel
10-12
45:00
Role Cards
Overview and Objectives
Let’s use our knowledge of equilibrium to build a ferris wheel.
In this lesson, students will:
- Build a scale model of a ferris wheel with Strawbees.
- Evaluate how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the rotation of their ferris wheel.
- Use the engineering design process to make their ferris wheel faster and smoother.
Design a fully rotating ferris wheel!
In this design challenge lesson, you will use the engineering design process to design a fully rotating ferris wheel by applying the concepts of balance, force, and motion.
You will also explore how engineers use their knowledge of forces to control rotating objects..