This course seeks to introduce students to important concepts in the physical sciences.

By completing this course, students will:

• understand that work is the product of force and distance
• calculate force in Newtons using the equation F = M x G
• understand that forces (such as gravity and friction) are always exerted upon us, even when we are at rest
• understand the relationship between Newton's laws of motion and universal law of gravitation and simple machines
• understand that machines give us a mechanical advantage
• identify the 6 simple machines in their everyday lives
• use Archimedes' law of levers to solve real world problems
• build and experiment with simple machines
• calculate the mechanical advantage of inclined planes
• identify ways that simple machines have been used throughout history

This course is appropriate for students aged 9-13.