In this lesson plan, students will apply mathematical, science, and engineering concepts to experiment with balancing levers. They will learn to classify types of levers to design and build a simplified mobile. Students will explore suspended and standing mobiles by sculptor Alexander Calder and engage in class discussions about the effectiveness of his work.

Concepts

kinetic energy, levers, mobiles, potential energy, alexander calder

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Additional Tags

balancing objects, function of levers, parts of a lever, using art with science, artsedge, kennedy center, kennedy center artsedge: balancing mobiles

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional