Gear Design

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Gears_2  These exercises will assist students to apply algebra, geometry and trigonometry to create a spur gear, tapered gear and a gear assembly.  There are three lessons that introduce the concept of a design that is controlled by geometry and equations, has students continually re-work a design, evolving it from a simple model to an advanced one, capable of producing a wide range of parts, allow students to solve certain design problems on their own.  To complete the lesson the students must use these skills that they have learned.  Many high-school students can do the math, but have never seen much use for it.  Several of the steps cannot be completed unless the student thinks in geometric terms.  The idea is to encourage the students to think.  Contributed by Dale Gibson.

Lesson Plan: GearDesign.zip

Marie Planchard

Marie Planchard

Senior Director, Early Engagement, 3DEXPERIENCE Works at Dassault Systemes
Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. As Senior Director of Education & Early Engagement, SOLIDWORKS, she is responsible for global development of content and social outreach for the 3DEXPERIENCE Works products across all levels of learning including educational institutions, Fab Labs, and entrepreneurship.
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