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A lever comes in handy when scholars build a launcher for a ping-pong ball. They test the launcher and redesign it to send the ball higher or to accommodate a tennis ball. This is the third lesson in a five-part unit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class brainstorm different uses of levers in a journal entry
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars should be familiar with levers
- Some materials are necessary for the activity
Pros
- Provides detailed instructions for the activity
- Includes Inside the Engineering section that describes engineering connections
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