Hydraulics with Syringes

A photograph of the hydraulic arm built with syringes.

Students in this lesson will learn about hydraulic systems and build a hydraulic arm using syringes, tubing and water to create a hydraulic system. They will explore how different forces can be transmitted to perform work, and discover how to make their design efficient. 

Subject
Engineering
Grade Level Range
Middle School (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Documents
hydraulics_with_syringes.docx (306.25 KB)