Gaynor, the teacher at the Faraday Centre, told us about the history of wheels. |
Does this look easy? What do we need to do to make it easier? |
Ah ha! Using cylinders of wood, like wheels or rollers, there was no friction and we could move our load. |
There were lots of wheels on this vintage car. Not just four. |
This was one of the largest wheels. It was attached to a fire extinguisher. |
What do you think they used the sultana sorter for? |
Imagine saddling up every morning to go to school. No cars! |
The girls were much stronger than Mrs Strand. They did have an advantage though...the pulley helped. |
Turning the wheel helped make clothes. Everyone loved using the sewing machine. |
The jigger was fun too. |
This wheel steered a boat. |
"It would have taken a long time to make our school uniform." |
"Hellooooo down there." |
This wheel played music. You had to put a coin in. It was like a giant music box. |
These carts carried logs. They were pulled by horses. |
The wheels were made of wood. |
What a great time you had at the Faraday Centre Room 11. So much learning as well as fun along the way. We loved the tug of war picture.
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