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Simple Machines

Lesson Plans

1. Simple Machines Lesson (Museum of Science)
   Provides a lesson for children to explore simple machines. 12-01

Papers

1. Simple Machines (Museum of Science)
   Provides elements of machines, such as gears. 12-01
2. Simple Machines Explained (Kranz)
   Describes simple machines, such as levers. 12-01

Projects

1. Simple Machine Development Projects (Museum of Science)
   Provides simple problems for children to solve through creating simple machines. 12-01
2. Simple Machine Invention Project (Museum of Science)
   Provides a project for children to invent a simple machine. 12-01
3. Simple Machines Explained (Baton, McKiernan, and Polidoro)
   Provides simple projects to understand levers, pulleys, screws, wedges, and more. 12-01
4. Simple Machines Explained (Candelora)
   "This is a series of experiments about simple machines: levers, wheels and inclined planes. This unit was designed for use in the third grade." 12-01
5. Simple Machines Projects (Teachers.net)
   Provides simple projects to understand levers, pulleys, screws, wedges, and more. 12-01
6. Simple Machines and Newton's Laws (Northern Essex Community College - Merrimack River Valley Investigations in Science Project)
   Describes Newton's Law of Motion, as well as his First Law, Second Law, and Third Law. Applies the laws to simple machines. 12-01