This lesson is geared to third grade students. It addresses the following standards.
MA: Science and Technology/Engineering, MA: Grades 3 - 5 , Technology/Engineering
Materials and Tools
1.2 Identify and explain the appropriate materials and tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, pliers, tape measure, screws, nails, and other mechanical fasteners) to construct a given prototype safely.
1.3 Identify and explain the difference between simple and complex machines, e.g., hand can opener that includes multiple gears, wheel, wedge gear, and lever.
Other Standards
3 TE 2. Identify and explain the appropriate materials and tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, pliers, tape measure, screws, nails and other mechanical fasteners) to construct a given prototype safely.
3 TE 3. Identify and explain the difference between simple and complex machines, e.g., hand can opener that includes multiple gears, wheel, wedge gear, and lever.
The lesson includes a writtne introduction, exercises for students to do, video links, lesson plans with links and other teacher resources.