Tooth by Tooth Gears Wall Panel

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The Tooth by Tooth Gears Wall Panel features three gears — two smaller outer gears connected to a larger center gear - housed under a durable plexiglass covering. Turning the cente r gear sets both outer gears in motion simultaneously, each moving in sync with the center's rotation. The plexiglass cover keeps the mechanism protected while leaving it fully visible, so children can watch exactly how the teeth of each gear engage and drive the next. Specification Detail Panel size 16"W x 17"H Gears 3 - one large center gear, two smaller outer gears Gear colors Red, green, yellow Surface Durable plexiglass cover - mechanism visible, protected Skills targeted Fine motor, hand-eye coordination, cause-and-effect, mechanical reasoning, color recognition Construction Genuine birch veneer, water-based solvent-free lacquer Loose parts None Item number 120394 Warranty 10-year manufacturer's warranty Manufacturer HABA, made in Germany The plexiglass cover is a meaningful design choice. On a standard open gear toy, children reach in and turn gears with their fingers - here, the gears are turned by interacting with the cover surface, and the mechanism beneath is something to observe rather than directly manipulate. That separation between interaction and mechanism creates a more explicitly cause-and-effect experience: the child acts on one surface and watches the result on another. The vivid red, green, and yellow gear colors make the rotational relationship between gears visually clear - children can track individual gears by color as they watch the chain reaction unfold. Where These Work Best Pediatric Waiting Rooms and Healthcare Facilities The plexiglass cover makes this panel particularly well suited to healthcare environments - it protects the mechanism from moisture, makes the surface easy to disinfect, and prevents children from inserting fingers into the gear teeth. The bright gear colors are visually engaging from across the room, drawing children to the panel without any adult prompting, and the cause-and-effect mechanic sustains independent engagement through a full waiting period. STEM Classrooms and Early Science Spaces Three gears of different sizes in a clear visual arrangement make the concept of gear trains immediately observable. Teachers can use the panel to introduce rotation direction - a center gear turning clockwise drives outer gears counterclockwise - and to discuss the concept of a system where parts depend on each other to function. The color coding of individual gears makes it easy to reference specific parts during a group lesson without confusion. Museums and Discovery Centers The visible mechanism and the protected plexiglass surface make this panel a strong exhibit piece for science and discovery environments. The gear interaction is universally compelling to children and adults alike, and the HABA birch construction gives it a quality and permanence appropriate for a public installation. It pairs naturally with the Gear Wheels panel for a multi-panel mechanics installation. Three gears - large center drives two smaller outer gears simultaneously Vivid red, green, and yellow colors for clear visual tracking Durable plexiglass cover - mechanism visible and protected, easy to disinfect No loose parts Genuine birch veneer, water-based solvent-free lacquer Compatible with HABA Guide Rails for multi-panel installations 10-year manufacturer's warranty Made by HABA in Germany, item 120394 Show more