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Watts, Jo; Bull, Glen; Berzin, Sabrina; Henriquez, Angelica, 2024, "The Visible Microscope", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/K9TGP4, University of Virginia Dataverse, V3
The Visible Microscope is inspired by the OpenFlexure microscope. The Open Flexure microscope is a laboratory-grade microscope constructed using 3D printed parts and a single-board computer that is widely used in research laboratories internationally (Sharkey, Foo, Kabla, Baumberg & Bowman, 2016). The Visible Microscope is an adapted version of the... |
Kose, Norah, 2023, "Decimal Snake", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/3VDUDI, University of Virginia Dataverse, V6
The body of the Decimal Snake consists of 10 pieces. Each piece is equally partitioned into 10 parts. Once the “whole” of the Decimal Snake is designated, then each body part represents one-tenth of that whole, and each partition of a body part represents one-tenth of one-tenth (or one-hundredth) of that whole. The Decimal Snake is useful for teach... |
Bonvini, Laura, 2024, "Turtle Bug", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/M1ICDB, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
The bug counter can be used to compose or decompose numbers to create smaller or larger quantities. The counter and the pegs are quite large for smaller hands to grasp. The tool can help students develop number sense as they work on de/composing numbers, are exposed to addition and subtraction problem types, and gain understanding of subtraction an... |
Wolfe, Elaine, 2024, "The Reynaud Praxinoscope", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/T2OODG, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
In this project, students will assemble a model of a praxinoscope first designed by in 1877 by Charles-Émile Reynaud, observe essential components of animation machines, and determine how the essential components work together to create the illusion of animation. Over time, the development of several physical animation machines extended storytellin... |
Fore, Ashley; Novitski, Ryan, 2024, "Gear Train Wind Turbine", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/GQBJ5E, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
A gear train is the foundation of any mechanical system that is formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears can engage to transmit torque or power to the device. Let's discover how a wind turbine uses this mechanical systems to take wind energy and convert it to electrical energy |
Fore, Ashley; Novitski, Ryan, 2024, "Gear Train", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/42ALZX, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
A gear train is the foundation of any mechanical system that is formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears can engage to transmit torque or power to the device. |
Watts, Jo; Bull, Glen, 2024, "Mechanical Wave Machine", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/LSNBFW, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
The Mechanical Wave Machine is designed to enable students to explore and understand the way in which the motion of a series of cams can simulate the motion of a wave. |
Watts, Jo, 2023, "2D Cam Explorer", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/7GJGNC, University of Virginia Dataverse, V4
The 2D Cam Explorer is designed to be used with the mechanical wave machine. The 2D Cam Explorer represents a single segment consisting of one cam from the wave machine. After a classroom demonstration of the wave machine to illustrate wave properties, the 2D Cam Explorer can be used to enable individual students to explore the principles underlyin... |
Haas, J. Patrick, 2023, "NASA Pinhole Projector", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/DKUZB0, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
These 3D printable maps are shaped like the contiguous United States of America and show the paths of solar eclipses traversing the country. Each object contains a pinhole in the center that will provide safe and engaging viewing of changing solar images during stages of a solar eclipse. Sun shining through the pinhole (for example over a shoulder... |
Baumann, Kimberly; Sondej, Elizabeth, 2023, "Minute Minis", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/ZGC6UV, University of Virginia Dataverse, V8
Minute Minis are essentially relabeled fraction circles: the whole is labeled ‘1 hour,’ the halves are each labeled ’30 min,’ the fourths are labeled ’15 minutes,’ and the twelfths are labeled ‘5 min.’ The designers of Minute Minis wanted to design a tool that would alleviate the anxiety that children often experience when they learn about fraction... |
