Simple Machines

Simple Machines

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Simple Machines
  • Simple Machines - Story

    Directress, Justina Staley presents the children with information on different types of simple machines. Through lesson 1, they will be able to learn the difference between pulleys, levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles, screws and wedges. They will be able to build their own catapult which i...

  • Simple Machines - Lesson 1: "Craft Stick Catapult"

    Children will be introduced to six different types of simple machines and their purpose. They will be able to explore on their own with an activity that tests their knowledge through sorting the different machines. They will also be able to create their very own simple machine to see how they wor...

  • Simple Machines - Lesson 2: "Wedge or Screw?"

    In this second lesson, children are able to dig a bit more deeply into simple machines. They will be able to investigate it objects are a wedge or screw. They’ll be able to take this lesson and apply it at home by finding objects and sorting out if they are a wedge or screw. They’ll be able to ha...