Simple Machines

Simple Machines

Introduces the basics and develops understanding of physical science concepts such as gears, wheels, axels, levers, and pulleys. Includes Lego components, teacher’s notes, student worksheets and real life images. Recommended ages 7+  

Number of students served per set: 4-5 students  

Simple Machine Key Learning Values

Science  

• Communicate changes in movements of objects resulting from action  

• Observe and predict  

• Learn about gravity, friction, and air resistance  

• Recognize characteristics of familiar things  

• Find out how mechanisms can be used to move things

Creative Development  

• Explore ideas  

• Design and make things  

• For different purposes  

Mathematics  

• Learn about shape and space through activities 

• Problem solving, reasoning  

• Introduction to fractions, percentages, and number operations  

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