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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Kidder Mini Straw Rocket Launcher
Launch mini rockets using straws and air pressure for fun physics exploration.
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Estes Alpha III Model Rockets
Easy-to-assemble beginner level rocket with pre-colored parts.
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Kidder Adjustable Stop Catapult
Construct a working catapult with adjustable stop for trajectory experiments.
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Kidder Gear System
Gears are so much a part of everyday life that it would be easy to overlook their impact.
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Estes Alpha Model Rockets
Easy-to-assemble intermediate-level rocket with laser cut balsa fins.
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Estes Green Eggs Model Rockets
Launch an egg and test recovery systems with this reliable, sturdy model rocket.
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Vernier® Truss Accesssory Kit
A fast and effective method to evaluate the strength of trusses.
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Jr. Engineering Box: Pulleys and Gears
Add some student imagination and easily gathered items and students can start investigating pulleys and gears.
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ENG Box Wheels
Add some student imagination and easily gathered items and students can start investigating wheeled vehicles.