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Simple Machines
Students research simple machines. In this simple machines lesson, students explore the many types of simple machines such as the lever, pulley, and screw. Students discover simple machines in the classroom.
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Wheelies
Pupils design wheels for a coaster car to travel varying terrain. In this motion and friction lesson, students discuss friction and motion and test wooden wheels on a track. Pupils then brainstorm how to increase friction and bring...
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Wheels: Machines at home
In this wheels worksheet, students find different kinds of wheels on their car. Students find at least 5 different kinds of wheels and write them in a list.
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It's So Simple
Learners use basic materials to create four simple machines. In this introduction to simple machines lesson, students are given four different scenarios that require a simple machine in order to solve. The learners use devices such as a...
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Tops: Angular Motion
Students observe different ways that objects spin. In this physics instructional activity, students observe several objects spinning and use the new vocabulary words "rotate" and "revolve" to describe how the objects spin. The...
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What is a Compound Machine?
In this compound machine activity, learners review what simple machines are put together to make compound machines. This activity has 5 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions.
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"Wheels, Wings and Other Things"
Learners participate in various reading and writing activities related to the book "Wheels, Wings and Other Things" by Monica Hughes and Barbara Hunter. They participate in a shared reading activity, and write a new page for a book...
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Machines: Not So Simple
Students examine the names and images of simple machines in a matching activity. They build a simple machine using K'NEX before taking and printing out a digital picture of their example. They complete five station activities based on...
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Wheels, Gears, and Compound Machines
Fifth graders read selected pages from their science text and explain forces affected by wheels and axles. They read and discover that gears transfer forces and that gear combinations relate to compound machines.
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Simple Machines
Fourth graders choose a simple machine and write about they way they believe it will work. Students experiment, write down procedures used and record observations. They will find a picture of the machine and add it to their report.
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Simple Machines
Students discover that simple machines reduce the effort required in a task. In this simple machines lesson students see demonstrations of simple machines.
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LEGO Construction Basics-Axles and Wheels
Students examine axles and wheels using LEGO materials. They investigate the uses of axles, gears, and wheels.
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Wheel & Axle Tractor
Learners design and build a tractor using LEGO materials. They write and draw their designs.
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Egyptians as Engineers
Student design and build Lego vehicles that drag given amount of weight up an incline. They show how this demonstrates Egyptian methods of pyramid construction.