Exploring Simple Machines
by Tiffany Abney
Students will understand the concept of levers as simple machines and will identify and classify everyday objects as levers. Students will apply basic mathematical concepts to measure and compare the effectiveness of different levers.
Lesson Grade Level
2nd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pXg-AlLvTvKM30pE4IW-XrXcYf1FAgARzsoaDGx…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Technology 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)Related Content
Grades:
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Grades:
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Grades:
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