3 Classes of Levers

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In this physics activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will move a load using a lever of each of the 3 classes. They will explore the differences between these classes and which are more effective. Although this activity was created as a pre-visit activity for a workshop about applications of levers, it also makes an excellent stand-alone activity!

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 14 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Brick
  • 2 bamboo skewers
  • Small pebbles
  • Newspaper

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Energy
      • Work and Machines
    • Motion and Forces
      • Machines

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:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Student Workshops

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009