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Exploring Simple Machines
Young scholars investigate simple machines. In this simple machines lesson, students study how simple machines work. Young scholars determine the function of various simple machines.
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A Focus on Mechanical Friction
Students explore mechanical friction. They perform experiments to observe the direction of mechanical motion and the difference between rolling and sliding friction. Data results on the experiments are recorded and students answer...
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Newton's Second Law of Motion
Sixth graders study Newton's second law of motion and verify it. In this force and motion lesson students complete a lab activity and collect data, analyze it and graph it.