Simple Machine- Creating a Ferris Wheel: Part 1
by Amanda Roum
This is part 1 of a unit, other lessons are posted. In this lesson students will use prior knowledge of how wheels and axles work in order to create two symmetrical sides of a ferris wheel. This lesson will focus on angles and measurement to ensure that each part of their sides are symmetrical.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nX0eWdFlWQbdH3O2YBR0a_gH-W3442iy/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Technology 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Geometry (G)Related Content
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