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Engineering: Simple Machines
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ramsey, Greg Sirakavit, Glen Carlson, Lawrence E. Sullivan, Jacquelyn Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Description | Students are introduced to the six types of simple machines — the wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, and pulley — in the context of the construction of a pyramid, gaining high-level insights into tools that have been used since ancient times and are still in use today. Simple machines are devices with few or no moving parts that make work easier. Students are introduced to the six types of simple machines — the wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, and pulley — in the context of the construction of a pyramid, gaining high-level insights into tools that have been used since ancient times and are still in use today. In two hands-on activities, students begin their own pyramid design by performing materials calculations, and evaluating and selecting a construction site. The six simple machines are examined in more depth in subsequent lessons in this unit. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Geometry Physical Science Problem Solving Reasoning and Proof Science and Technology Lever Pyramid Inclined Plane Mechanical Advantage Force Simple Machine |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT15M |
| Education Level | Class III Class IV Class V |
| Resource Type | Notes |
| Subject | Physics Geometry Technical |
