Stem Activities: Mechanical Advantages

Learn 2 additional knots and 5 mechanical advantage systems with this printable STEM challenge. This is an add-on to our STEM Activities Pack: The Great Outdoors with Knots and Hitches. It’s perfect for elementary students and homeschoolers looking for hands-on STEM activities! Use this challenge in your Boy Scout Troop, Girl Scout Troop, Civil Air Patrol Squadron, in JROTC class, or physical education class.

Please note that this challenge is for practicing outdoor STEM knots, hitches, and systems and are not intended to be used for climbing or rescue purposes.

Each knot or hitch challenge card includes:
– knot or mechanical advantage uses
– step by step image instructions
– final knot or hitch image
– instructor guide

Knots and systems covered in this document:
Double Fishermans
Prusik
Self Pull
Self Pull with Prusik
2:1 Mechanical Advantgae
Z-Drag
5:1 Mechanical Advantage