Pulleys

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In this physics activity, learners experiment with pulleys and find that they can decrease the effort needed when using a pulley to lift or move different loads. This is an excellent activity to work into a lesson plan or workshop having to do with simple machines.

Preparation Time:: 5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:: 30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:: $5 - $10 per group of students
Age Range:: Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:: Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:: English

Materials List (per group of students)

Ropes
Jugs of Water or Sand
Dowel rods
Tape

Keywords

Subjects

Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
  - Machines
  - Gravity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

see
touch

Learning styles supported:

Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards

Standards Alignment Ohio content standads are included on page 2 of the document.

Access Rights:

Free access

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