Simple Machine- Part 3- Creating a Ferris Wheel
This is part 3 of a unit. Links to the first 2 lessons are included. This lesson focuses on building the base for the Ferris wheel. Students are encouraged to design and create a base that is wide enough to hold their wheel and tall enough to keep their wheel aloft. They will need to create a base that is flat and strong enough to hold their wheel while it spins.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tE_0-QGGRooLY_VRyFeWbGst68u8xmR1/edit?u…Subject Area
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