Lesson Plan

Lever as a Simple Machine

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Students study the three different types of levers and develop a simple machine. In this levers and simple machines instructional activity, students look at different types of levers, and experiment with a ruler and a marshmallow to determine how they work. They work in groups to use items from a bag filled by the teacher to design and build a machine.

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Resource Details
Grade
2nd - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning