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The Sailboat

Subject: Intro To Simple Machines: Levers & Pulleys

Lesson Plan: The Sailboat

Grades: 3-5

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How can pulleys be used to lift heavy objects? Why are numerous pulleys often used to lift such objects? What is the difference between a fixed and a movable pulley? Using K'NEX Education materials students will build a model of a sailboat with a compound pulley system, explore how it functions, and investigate the relationship between the distance moved by the effort force and the distance moved by the load.

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Intro To Simple Machines:levers & Pulleys
Hands-on learning at it best! The K'NEX® Education Intro to Simple Machines: Levers & Pulleys set is designed to introduce students to the scientific ...