How are simple machines used in professional settings? To find out, scholars examine various pictures, cross-reference a list of simple machines, and write or verbally share how those items are used in specific jobs.

Concepts

simple machines, careers, career goals, career planning, career readiness, career skills, engineering careers, science career, science careers

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Instructional Ideas

• Review simple machines before starting the lesson
• Challenge early finishers to research other simple machines and discuss how they fit into specific careers

Classroom Considerations

• The eighth lesson in a series of 13
• Jobs are specific to the Gulf Coast
• Requires copies or projection capabilities
• Print-ready picture cards are located in the PDF version of the curriculum 

Pros

• The lesson's instructional directions are clear and easy to follow

Cons

• None