Resources required:
Glue/Glue-gun, stapler, paper, cardboard, pens, plastic bottle caps, wheels from a toy car.
Description of investigation:
1.Conduct research about conveyor belts and how they work. Click the link on the right-hand side to understand how they are made.
2. Look up different ideas on how to make a conveyor belt. The links on the right-hand side may provide some inspiration!
3. Discuss and plan how to make your conveyor belt to transport blocks from one area to the other. Use your knowledge on simple machines!
4. Choose the materials required and start building. Remember it needs to move!
Ideas for making a conveyor belt
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/383439355754738337/?nic_v1=1ayipJDtK9fWQ5z8hYDsTsqw5DxyMfwTB3JFDktcJt9jPfMfPf5
Investigation Questions:
How long and wide will your conveyor belt be?
How will you make it turn?
What will you use as a belt?
How can the final product be improved?
More info:
Belt conveyors are commonly used in transportation of bulk materials (grain, salt, coal, ore, sand, etc.). Belt conveyor systems consist of two or more pulleys (a.k.a. drums) with an endless loop of carrying medium rotating about them.
Skills Acquired:
Think Critically – ask questions and find out answers.
Collaborate with family members.
Get Creative! Making a conveyor belt from scratch.
Communicate your findings with others.
Suggested links to other subject areas:
Mathematics:
Measuring
Shapes
Counting.
Language:
Communication with family members.
Keeping a list of materials needed.
Creative Arts:
Creating a functional and dimensionally correct working machine.