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\nWheel and Axle\n

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\nFifth graders construct a wheel and axle model using a Lego Dacta set. They read and discuss informational text from the book \"It's Science! Machines We Use,\" and in small groups create a simple machine using Legos.\n
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\nHow Gear Systems Work: A Research Project\n

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\nStudents apply information regarding simple machines along with the math concept \"ratios.\" The teacher introduces the concept that technology is the application of scientific knowledge and mathematics concepts to solve a problem. This is...\n
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\nStudy Jams! Simple Machines\n

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\nHere is a tri-faceted resource that has a slide show, a quiz, and a vocabulary list that you can use to teach simple machines. Six machines are introduced: wheels and axles, planes, levers, pulleys, wedges, and screws. Slides contain...\n
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\nRound and Round--Wheels and Axles\n

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\nIn this wheels and axles worksheet, students read a 1 page article, make a list of how many objects they can find or think if that uses a wheel or axle and then design their own machine.\n
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\nWhat is a Wheel and Axle?\n

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\nStuents explore wheels and axles and how they maka machine move. After a teacher demonstration, students construct a wheel and axle. Students explore the circumference of the wheel. They compare the wheel sizes, speed, distance, and load...\n
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\nSimple Machines IV - Wheels and Axles\n

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\nYoungsters are introduced to the basic principles and uses of the wheel and the axle. They come up with every day examples of simple machines and look into why the wheel and the axle are best-used as a paired machine instead of used...\n
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\nSimple Machines IV - Wheels and Axles\n

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\nFourth graders study everyday examples of simple machines. They examine how the combination of a wheel and axle works more efficiently than either in isolation. In a demonstration lesson, they see how a spring scale shows a force pulling...\n
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\nLevers that Lift\n

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\nIntroduce your class to to the remaining three simple machines-- the lever, pulley, and the wheel-and-axle with a plan that includes the three different types of levers in the discussion of levers. The lesson continues with the...\n
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\nSimple Machines - Museum of Science and Industry\n

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\nIn this museum student guide worksheet, students make a mini-book about simple machines to be used during a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry. They locate the exhibits that demonstrate the wedge, inclined plane, screw, lever,...\n
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\nWelcome to the Wonderful World of Machines\n

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\nDesigned for a lower elementary school classroom, this presentation on simple machines is a wonderful way to introduce this topic. The resource begins by identifying and defining the six types of simple machines, and then goes on to...\n
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\nSimple Machines V - Wheels and Axles and Gears\n

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\nFourth graders investigate the principles and uses of gears, and examine how gears can be used to alter the direction of motion or the speed of an object. They observe two cars with different sized wheels roll down an inclined plane,...\n
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\nWheels and Axles 1\n

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\nStudents investigate how and why wheels are used in different types of machines. They work in teams trying to move a heavy box with and without dowels and discuss which way is easier to move the box. Next, they conduct an experiment...\n
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\nSimple Machines\n

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\nHere is an inventive plan that should get your young scientists excited! In it, groups of pupils test out the work done by six different simple machines. The machines are: the wedge, the lever, the inclined plane, the pulley, the screw,...\n
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\nSimple Machines\n

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\nStudents create a pyramid design based on the 6 simple machines that they are introduced to. In this simple machines lesson plan, students are introduced to the wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, and pulley.\n
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\nMatching Types of Simple Machines\n

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\nIn this matching types of simple machines worksheet, 5th graders read the definition and examples of simple machines, then match 10 pictures of devices with 4 categories.\n
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\nSimple Machines\n

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\nSimple machines and the relationship between work and force are defined. Inclined planes, the wheel and axle, pulleys, levers, wedges, and screws are detailed. This video consists entirely of typed white print appearing across a purple...\n
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\nThe Advantage of Machines\n

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\nShow your young scholars how to make their work easier. The first activity in a series of 10 introduces the class to work and the way simple machines can be make work easier. The simple machines scholars can find in everyday items...\n
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\nWheeling It In!\n

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\nStudents use everyday materials (milk cartons, water bottles, pencils, straws, candy) to build a small-scale transportation device that incorporates the wheel and axle and the lever. They race their carts/trucks, measure distance, time...\n
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\nApplied Science - Technology (2A) Lab\n

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\nSecond graders experiment with simple machines. In this machine lesson, 2nd graders go to different labs to see examples of a lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley, gears, and wheel and axle. They discuss how a machine makes work a lot...\n
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\nStudents explore tools. For this tool lesson, students see how tools and machines were invented to help people work easier. They see different types of simple machines such as wheel and axle, lever, and wedge. \n
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\nSimple Machines and Modern Day Engineering Analogies\n

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\nStudents apply the mechanical advantages and problem-solving capabilities of six types of simple machines (wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, pulley) as they discuss modern structures in the spirit of the engineers and...\n
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\nSimple Machines\n

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\nStudents investigate simple machines. In this simple machines activity, students construct two simple machines and describe what they do. Students show that simple changes help machines do work with less effort. Students use a paper clip...\n
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\nSimple Machines\n

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\nStudents explore the concepts of force and effort by observing simple machines. In this physics lesson, students attempt to sharpen a pencil without any help, bite into an orange with their lips curled over their teeth, and other...\n
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\nSunken Millions Simple Machines\n

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