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General summary of unit:
Students learn about work as defined by physical science and see that work is made easier through the use of simple machines.
VERY IMPORTANT - After the unit, you will develop a design process that works in your class, you could have one for each class, make sure you have some in some different languages posted. This is the last step of this unit.
Skills students need or will develop:
An understanding of simple machines
Continue to improve on the concept of Iteration of the design process when solving problems or building things.
Goals For A Final Project:
Create a pair of pliers that will pick an object out of a bucket. Teachers should utilize various objects and shapes. One pair of pliers may work better for one object vs the others. They could even design their pliers to pick up a certain object. Examples: Book, Soda Can, Cell Phone, Stuffed animal, toothbrush, etc.
Teacher Resources:
Updated presentation slides with a specific client included (used during the final squeeze it project): 2025 update with daily progression
Lesson Plan: Squeeze It 5E lesson plan
Grabber project with additional activities: Simple machines playlist
Student Resources
Catapult Challenge Design Brief Template
Squeeze It project assignment (designed to be completed in partners or group of 3 for odd number classes)
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