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The Franklin Institute

Spotlighting Simple Machines

For Students 3rd - 8th
Simple machines such as inclined planes in wedges and screws are explained.
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Curated OER

Integrated Publishing: How Mechanical Advantage Is Used

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how pulley systems are used in the real world, including the role of the mechanical advantage in selecting the proper pulley system.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Building the Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
Egyptians using pulleys to build a pyramid.
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NASA

Nasa: Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson plan site that contains activities designed to give grades 3 and 4 experiences in using simple machines.
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Good combination of teacher demonstration and student interaction for this simple machine lesson. Great for talking about force and work. Plans are for grades 2-4, yet are adaptable.
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NASA

Nasa: Simple Machine Resource Chart

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a chart that lists the six simple machines, defines them, explains how it helps and gives examples.

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