Design and Engineering · Engineering & Design
Simple Machines
Investigating how levers and wheels make work easier.
Key Questions
- 1How does a lever help us lift something that is too heavy for our hands?
- 2Where can we find wheels and axles working in our classroom?
- 3What would happen if we tried to move a heavy load without using any machines?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Energy and Forces
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: Young Explorers: Investigating Our World
Unit: Design and Engineering
Period: Engineering & Design
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