Simple Machines

Generation Genius

Explanation of simple machines with read aloud sections.

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Video, quiz and activities.

DESIGN THINKING FOR SIMPLE MACHINES AND ENGINEERING

Design thinking is a methodology for creative problem solving.

A methodology is a step-by-step process that can be followed by anyone.

The steps can be drawn in different ways.

Year 4 Challenge: Simple machines and fairground games and rides.

1. Catapult

Build

Model pictures step by step

• • Pivot, effort and load

  • First class levers

  • Measure with standard units of measure

  • Predict outcomes of various trials

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