Force, Motion, and Energy

3.2 The student will investigate and understand simple machines and their uses. Key

concepts include

a) purpose and function of simple machines;

b) types of simple machines;

c) compound machines; and

d) examples of simple and compound machines found in the school, home, and

work environments.

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