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Simple Machines

This is an online activity about simple machines. Learners will try their hand at putting these amazing devices to work. They will use several simple machines to help "build" a tree house. This is an excellent activity to demonstrate how science - in particular, simple machines - are at work in our everyday lives.

Keywords:: Physical Science, Mechanical Advantage, Equations and Inequalities, Work and Machines, Units of Measurement, NSDL, Simple Machines, Mathematics, Wedge, Equations, Physics, Engineering, Resistance, Screw, Inclined Planes, Chemistry, Treehouse, Adult Education, Work, Operations, Machines, Levers, Pulley

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Science and Technology / Chemistry

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Material Type:: Assessment Tool
Date Added to MERLOT:: July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:: July 27, 2016
Author:: COSI
Submitter:: Barbra Bied Sperling

Primary Audience:: Grade School, Middle School, High School
Technical Format:: Website
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: No
Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States