Physics and Chemistry · 6th Year · Forces and Motion · 4.º Período
Levers and Simple Machines
Students learn how simple machines like levers and pulleys make work easier. They design and build their own simple mechanical devices.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsSESE Science: Energy and forces - ForcesSESE Science: Working Scientifically - Designing and making
About This Topic
Students learn how simple machines like levers and pulleys make work easier. They design and build their own simple mechanical devices.
Key Questions
- What is a simple machine?
- How do levers help us lift heavy objects?
- Where do we see pulleys used in everyday life?
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