20 kits with
Manuals are provided in a sturdy plastic box with 5 compartments,
where the parts can be saved after experimentation
* For Class of 32 students, suggested
Group Kit Distribution:
4 Groups of 8 students perform Experiments 1 through 13.
Each Group divided into 4 Teams, Each Team uses 4 Kits and
Manuals in Compartments 1 through 4 in the Box
The Teacher utilizes 4 Kits and
Manuals in 5"' compartment
Detailed
suggested kit distribution provided in kit
Since 2 students
share one kit (pans in bag in each compartment) at any given time
during experimentation, and have the freedom to exchange parts,
this Kit provides parts for individual experimentation. Also, all
the experiments are performed by 16 Two- Student Teams
simultaneously; the entire Class of Students can practically
perform 13 experiments. Time per student to complete 13
experiments is estimated at approximately 4 hours.
Kit Description
This kit explores the concept of
Center of Gravity. (CG) and illustrates how the CG of various
thin laminates can be determined. Students are provided with
geometric cutouts of various figures like the square, rectangle,
rhombus, oval and etc. for the purpose.
Each team of 2 students works on the
problem using the manual provided. After the above, they are also
asked to cut out certain shapes not provided in the kit and then
determine the CG of these shapes. Additionally, they are asked to
find the CG of certain components in the kit.
The accent in design of this kit has
been low-cost with maximum utility.
