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Simple Machines by the Numbers: Levers, Ramps and Pulleys

Students identify the six simple machines and calculate ideal mechanical advantage, effort force, work and efficiency for levers, ramps, pulleys and wheel-and-axle examples.

Grades 8-10◷ 50 minNo tech needed

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Simple Machines: Match, Sort and Calculate

Students match everyday objects to the six simple machines, sort common tools, and calculate mechanical advantage and work for a ramp and a lever.

Grades 6-7◷ 50 minOptional tech

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A good plan.A better starting point.

Simple Machines by the Numbers: Levers, Ramps and Pulleys

Simple Machines: Match, Sort and Calculate

A good plan.
A better starting point.