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In this physics activity, learners experiment with pulleys and find that they can decrease the effort needed when using a pulley to lift or move different loads. This is an excellent activity to work into a lesson plan or workshop having to do with simple machines.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Ropes
- Jugs of Water or Sand
- Dowel rods
- Tape
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Gravity
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Motion and Forces
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009