Simple Machines and Forces
On-Site School Program
Curriculum Connections:
Strand A : STEM Investigation and Communication Skills
| A1.2 | use a scientific experimentation process and associated skills to conduct investigations |
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| A1.3 | use an engineering design process and associated skills to design, build, and test devices, models, structures, and/or systems |
| A1.4 | follow established health and safety procedures during science and technology investigations, including wearing appropriate protective equipment and clothing and safely using tools, instruments, and materials |
| A1.5 | communicate their findings, using science and technology vocabulary and formats that are appropriate for specific audiences and purposes |
Strand D : Structures and Mechanisms
| D1.1 | assess the impact of simple machines on the daily lives of people in various communities |
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| D2.1 | describe different ways an object can move |
| D2.2 | identify ways in which the position of an object can be changed |
| D2.3 | identify the six basic types of simple machines: lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley, wheel and axle, and screw |
| D2.4 | describe ways in which each type of simple machine is used in daily life to make tasks easier |
| D2.5 | compare, qualitatively or quantitatively, the force required to move an object using various simple machines to the force required to move the object without using a simple machine |
Strand A : STEM Investigation and Communication Skills
| A1.2 | use a scientific experimentation process and associated skills to conduct investigations |
|---|---|
| A1.3 | use an engineering design process and associated skills to design, build, and test devices, models, structures, and/or systems |
| A1.4 | follow established health and safety procedures during science and technology investigations, including wearing appropriate protective equipment and clothing and safely using tools, instruments, and materials |
| A1.5 | communicate their findings, using science and technology vocabulary and formats that are appropriate for specific audiences and purposes |
Strand C : Matter and Energy
| C1.1 | assess the effects of the action of forces from natural phenomena on natural and built environments, and identify ways in which human activities can reduce or enhance these effects |
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| C1.2 | assess harmful effects of forces that may result from various human activities, and describe how health and safety devices can minimize these effects |
| C2.1 | describe different types of contact forces and non-contact forces |
| C2.2 | describe different ways a force can be exerted on an object |
| C2.3 | describe how different forces applied to an object, including forces of varying magnitude, can cause the object to start, stop, or change its direction, speed, or shape |
| C2.4 | identify ways in which forces are used in their daily lives |
