Mechanics Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalogue of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
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Visual Scientifics Projectile Launcher
This inquiry-based activity allows students to investigate and verify projectile equations.
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Supertek® Monkey and Hunter Demonstration
Demonstrate the independence of the horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion.
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Visual Scientifics Ballistic Pendulum
Students investigate the properties of momentum and conservation of energy using this precision apparatus.
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Vernier® Photogate
Study free fall, rolling objects, collisions, and pendulums.
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Estes AltiTrack™ Altitude Finders
How high did it really go? Measure your rocket's altitude it with this easy to use device.
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Air Strike Catapult
Air Strike™ desktop catapult can launch the included foam balls as far as 40 feet. Simple to assemble, no tools required. Features super grip suction cups and a pivoting launch base.
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K'NEX Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes
K'NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels and Axles and Inclined Planes is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with two types of Simple Machines: wheels and axles and inclined planes.
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KidWind® Basic Wind Experiment Kit
Explore wind energy affordably and easily.
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K’NEX Intro to Structures: Bridges
Aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math standards
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Hybrid Cut-Away Engine
Most people are familiar with the key factors of hybrid technology: The engine and motor. However, most don't get a chance to peek inside of these key components while they're running to examine, assess, and diagnose.