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Build a Sorting Machine

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Patrons build a gravity-powered machine that automatically sorts two different sizes of beads into separate plastic cups.

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Add a Tech Twist	Required: a stop watch
Hints for uses in your library	Check out the "guiding questions" for helpful ideas for open-ended questions. This activity could be paired with other Clearinghouse activities, like Sorting Solutions or Sorting Games
Related Links	Sorting Solution Sorting Games
Originating Source	Discover E
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