Wheel and Axle - Simple Machines Lesson 5 of 8
by Veronica Perrone
In this lesson students will:
Identify wheels and axles in our world;
Discuss how wheels and axles make work easier;
Plan and construct a wind powered care of their own design that uses wheels and axles. ;
Provide and receive feedback through peer critiques
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mtgBsPzwb086nPNmc18Ze6KzRfNuWIlhgrQjOBZ…Related Content
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