Take it to the Top
by Kendra Buchta
Students experience the process of creating a whole elevator-shaft design complete with a car and a pulley system. They will experience an integrated STEAM lesson with combined content from Science (physics: gravity and forces, Technology (pulley system), Engineering (constructing the shaft, car, pullet and cable with provided classroom materials), and Arts (creative design).
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AVZA_U-B3yZWm4S8CSiszpPNU5Gi8CBM/edit?u…Related Content
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