Scribbling Machines

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Scribbling Machines

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In this activity, students make A Scribbling Machine, which is a motorized contraption that moves in unusual ways and leaves a mark to trace its path. It’s made from simple materials and is based on the idea of motion created by an offset motor.

Education Levels:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Physical Sciences

Resource Type:

Activity

Medium:

PDF

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

Exploratorium

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Keywords:

Offset motors, Machines, Motion

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers, Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

PIE Institute

Is Part Of:

http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/

Language:

English

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Essential Resources:

Motor (1.5v-3v); Battery (AA or AAA); Electrical wire; Wire stripper; Masking tape; Art scraps (e.g. cardboard, milk carton, strawberry basket, hot melt glue stick, markers or pens)

Scribbling Machines

Scribbling Machines

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