Students learn how various simple machines make work easier by either reducing the amount or changing the direction of the force required to move a load. Students also learn how industrial engineers use simple and complex machines in their jobs.
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Student WorkStudents learned about various simple machines and experimented with how they worked. Students are then challenged to 1) move a bag of potatoes from one end of the classroom to another using only simple machines or 2) construct a simple machine using lego pieces.
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