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Pyramid Building: How to Use a Wedge
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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| Author | Wright, Lindsey Carlson, Lawrence E. Sullivan, Jacquelyn Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Description | Students learn how simple machines, including wedges, were used in building both ancient pyramids and present-day skyscrapers. In a hands-on activity, students test a variety of wedges on different materials (wax, soap, clay, foam). Students learn how simple machines, including wedges, were used in building both ancient pyramids and present-day skyscrapers. In a hands-on activity, students test a variety of wedges on different materials (wax, soap, clay, foam). Students gain an understanding of how simple machines are used in engineering applications to make our lives and work easier. |
| 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 Material Properties 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 |
