Find the Simple Machines
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This is a web activity about simple machines. Learners will explore a lawn mower and identify six different simple machines which work together to help make our lives easier. This is an excellent activity for exploring how simple machines, and science in general, apply to learners' everyday lives.
- Under 5 minutes
- Under 5 minutes
- free
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Game
- English
Quick Guide
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Technology
- Mathematics
- Algebra
- Equations and Inequalities
- Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Number and Operations
- Operations
- Algebra
- Physical Sciences
- Energy
- Energy and Power
- Work and Machines
- Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Energy
- The Nature of Technology
- Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
- Technology and Society
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use mouse
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
