Simple Mechanisms
Minds-on
Students investigate simple mechanisms at work and the ways they make our lives easier. These simple mechanisms include: the lever, the pulley, the wheel and axle, the wedge, and the inclined plane. Students participate in the identification and sorting of simple mechanisms.
Hands-on
Physical experiments are used to introduce a range of simple mechanisms. All students construct a range of simple machines to solve some problems. Older students also work in groups to design and build a compound machine.
Plus
The Adult-led Group Trail includes information and questions designed to encourage exploration and identification of simple mechanisms contained with MOTAT's amazing collection.
"The opportunity to explore and then build some simple machines was a wonderful way to reinforce what they were and how to use them" Teacher, West Auckland, Decile 4
Learning Areas: Science, Social Sciences & Technology
Years & Levels Most suitable for Y1-8, Level 1 to 4
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