Wheels and Motion Lesson 3: Create a Water Wheel
by Lisa Harris
Potential and kinetic energy.
Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Transformational energy
The history, types, and functions of water wheels
Renewable energy?
Calculating rate of revolution
Sketch and design a functioning water wheel.
Create and test and test a water wheel
Reflect
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XtXNY_UAUc_auAE1cC1zHh10ZNpHOIT1/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening
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