Teaching Through Trade Books: Simple Machines

by: Christine Anne Royce

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Engaging students with common machines such as playground equipment and tools will show them how machines make work and play easier as they gain an understanding of other physical science concepts such as work, energy, and friction.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 12/1/2011Stock # sc11_049_04_22Volume 049Issue 04

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Betty Paulsell (Kansas City, MO)
Betty Paulsell (Kansas City, MO)

Force and Motion

This article suggests two books that would be good to teach simple machines. It also has a lesson plan that describes several activities to introduce young students to simple machines. The... See More

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Pamela A

Try It Understand IT

Simple machines are everywhere. The best way to understand then is to manipulate them . The activities here will get you started and can be easily expanded and extended.

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