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Simple Machines, Odd Machines Lesson PlanSimple Machines, Odd Machines Lesson Plan
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Simple Machines, Odd Machines

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Students recognize and identify common objects that can be used as a lever. In this simple machines lesson, students experiment with materials to design and construct a machine that uses a lever. Students also design and build a catapult.

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catapults, fulcrum, levers, simple machines

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catapult, effort force, fulcrum, lever, resistance force, simple machines, science
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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