Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 3 Part 1

Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [9:59]

Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [12:49]

Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [11:25]

Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [8:41]

Students apply their knowledge of simple machines and industrial engineering as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own factory subsystems. [10:41]

Students apply their knowledge of simple machines and industrial engineering as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own factory subsystems. [13:01]

Students apply their knowledge of simple machines and industrial engineering as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own factory subsystems. [15:25]

A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Aisha, a girl from Boston, Massachusetts, learns about industrial engineering as she designs her own factory subsystem. [9:37]

A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Aisha, a girl from Boston, Massachusetts, learns about industrial engineering as she designs her own factory subsystem. [10:22]

Students experiment with reflecting light using mirrors and learn about light intensity. [11:47]