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Simple Machines and Modern Day Engineering Analogies
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Ellison, Brett S. Carlson, Lawrence E. Sullivan, Jacquelyn Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Description | Students apply the mechanical advantages and problem-solving capabilities of six types of simple machines (wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, pulley) as they discuss modern structures in the spirit of the engineers and builders of the great pyramids. Students apply the mechanical advantages and problem-solving capabilities of six types of simple machines (wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, pulley) as they discuss modern structures in the spirit of the engineers and builders of the great pyramids. While learning the steps of the engineering design process, students practice teamwork, creativity and problem solving. |
| 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 Skyscraper Engineering Lever Compound Machine Complex Design Process Pyramid Construction 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 |
