Curated OER
Levers
For this levers worksheet, learners compare the three classes of levers. Students determine how the location of the fulcrum effects the amount of force needed. Then learners complete 20 fill in the blank questions and 6 word problems.
Curated OER
Science-- "Moving the World?"- Learning About Levers
In this levers worksheet, learners read a one page information text about the three classes of levers. Students then analyze 10 pictures of simple machines and circle the fulcrum point. Learners classify each machine according to the...
Curated OER
Exploring Levers
Students examine the parts of a lever system and their functions. In this simple machines lesson students study the different classes of levers and what they are used for.
Curated OER
Levers
Young scholars compare and contrast the three different types of levers. In this physics lesson, students hypothesize how ancient Egyptians use them to build structures. They construct their own lever after teacher approves their design.
Curated OER
Levers - An Interactive Lesson
Seventh graders identify the different parts of a lever. In this physics lesson plan, 7th graders draw a lever and label the different parts. They use the interactive board to create their own lever.
Curated OER
Levers
For this levers worksheet, learners review how to calculate mechanical advantages using forces and using distance. Students explore the three types of levers. Then learners complete 20 fill in the blank questions and 6 problems to solve.
Curated OER
The Electromagnetic Crane
Learners explore electromagnetism, simple machines and the design process. They use the concepts of electromagnetism to design and build a device that uses an electromagnet, a pulley and a lever using the provided Engineering Design...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Simple Machines Internet Research
Young scholars identify six types of simple machines, then use the Internet for research.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Forearm as an Example of a Third Class Lever
This is a five-question quiz related to the passage "The Forearm as an Example of a Third-class Lever."
The Franklin Institute
Spotlighting Simple Machines
Simple machines such as inclined planes in wedges and screws are explained.