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\nSimple Machines\n

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\nA collection of five lessons and activities introduce young engineers to simple and compound machines. Groups use the engineering design process to design a Rube Goldberg machine to move a circus elephant into a rail car, a pulley system...\n
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\nSTEM Ed Hub: Design Resources\n

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\nEngineering design-based activities make learning science fun. Young engineers design dams, lifeguard chairs, musical instruments, candy bags, and much more. They also use measurement skills to solve the mystery of the missing pin. Each...\n
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\nSimple Machines I - Inclined Planes, Wedges, and Screws\n

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\nThe principles and uses of inclined planes, screws, and wedges are the focus of a science lesson. In it, youngsters come up with every day examples of simple machines, and build an example of one in class. That project is then used to...\n
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\nLevers and Wedges in the Human Body\n

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\nYoung biologists identify parts of the body that serve as wedges (teeth and fingernails), and as levers (jaw, arms, and legs). The hands-on activities described here should be exciting for learners to perform, and should also lead to a...\n
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\nLevers and Wedges in the Human Body\n

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\nStudents identify the various parts of the body that serve as wedges and levers, identifying the fulcrum for each body lever. They bite into carrots and apples to analyze how their jaws and teeth work, then complete three worksheets that...\n
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\nStaircases and Ramps\n

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\nRamp up the study of slope. The class participates in a discussion about the physical aspects of stairs and ramps they encounter. Small groups work together and measure a staircase and corresponding ramp to calculate the slope of each....\n
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\nInclined Plane 2\n

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\nFor this activity, you'll need each child to have two wooden blocks, one fat wedge, one skinny wedge, and a ruler. After setting the two wooden blocks side-by-side, they use the different wedges to push the blocks apart, recording the...\n
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\nFriction and Inclined Planes\n

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\nTeaching about inclined planes may seem like an uphill battle, but there's a straightforward way to do it. An Honors Physics presentation covers static and kinetic friction, the forces of friction, and inclines. Additionally,...\n
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\nJust Plane Simple\n

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\nIt is plane to see that simple machines help reduce the force needed to perform a task.  This resource introduces three of the simple machines--the inclined plane, the wedge, and the screw, and  the formulas in order to be able...\n
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\nSimple Machines: Inclined Plane\n

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\nStudents use an inclined plane to move a heavy load.\n
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\nInclined Plane and Pulley\n

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\nLearners describe how inclined plane and pulleys make work easier. In this physics lesson, students calculate work done and mechanical advantage of both simple machines. They collect data from the experiment and construct graphs.\n
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\nRamps\n

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\nLearners experiment to see how various objects roll down ramps. In this ramp lesson, students observe weight, size, and material of objects.  Learners compare speeds by using a second ramp.  \n
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\nIncline Planes\n

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\nLearners determine the forces necessary to move a truck on an inclined plane with weight and slope as variables. They identify the cheapest way to transport trash to local garbage disposal sites.\n
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\nUnit VII Energy: WS 3a Energy Transfer and Storage\n

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\nHere is a nifty worksheet on energy transfer. Physics fanatics analyze a diagram and state whether or not friction is involved. They sketch bar graphs and draw energy flow diagrams for each system as well. Circular motion, movement up...\n
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\nRamps 1: Let it Roll!\n

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\nStudents explore ramps, and discuss why different ramps work better than others. They practice procedures for testing designs and record their results.\n
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\nAn Introduction to Inclined Planes\n

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\nStudents investigate the properties of inclined planes and how implementing them can reduce the force necessary to lift objects off the ground. In this inclined planes lesson, students are introduced to the concept of simple tools and...\n
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\nStabilization Wedges Game\n

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\nTeamwork and critical thinking combine to for a creative lesson on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Ebullient environmental studies learners play a game in which they strategize how to place colorful energy wedges together to create a...\n
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\nThe Slant on Slides Lab\n

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\nIn this inclined planes worksheet, students investigate the effort force needed to move a 1 kg weight up a ramp to different distances on the ramp. Students calculate the work input and output for each trial as well as the...\n
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\nRamps 1: Let It Roll!\n

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\nStudents explore and measure the rate of spherical objects rolling down a ramp. They discuss why different ramps work better than others, and practice procedures for testing designs and recording results.\n
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\nRamps 2: Ramp Builder\n

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\nStudents design, build, and test their own ramps. They are introduced to a variety of materials and explore putting them together. Students engage in an inquiry-based learning experience to reinforce math, science, and technology...\n
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\nRamps 2: Ramp Builder\n

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\nStudents plan, build, and test a ramp that allows objects to roll far. After each group has tested out their ramps, allow them to test their design against the record previously established by the prototype ramp.\n
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\nLevers, Pulleys, Incline Planes\n

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\nFor this pulleys, levers and incline planes worksheet, students answer 22 questions about output force, energy loss, and net force on pulleys, levers and incline planes.\n
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\nSimple Machines I - Inclined Planes, Wedges, and Screws\n

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\nFourth graders examine the physics behind and uses for inclined planes, screws, and wedges. They determine examples of how these simple machines are used in daily life. Working in three small groups, they move from station to station...\n
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\nSimple Machines - Inclined Plane, Lever\n

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\nStudents brainstorm ways of using an inclined plane or lever and demonstrate using materials such as a board, fulcrum, etc. They divide into two groups and figure out to lift a crate using materials for a simple machine. Once they...\n
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