Wheels and Motion Lesson 3: Create a Water Wheel
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 & ListeningRelated Content
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