Course Objectives
This free sample of the course "Getting to Work with Simple Machines" introduces students to the screw, one of the six simple machines.
In this lesson, students will:
- learn about the components of the screw
- understand how screws help us to do work
- relate screws to the force of friction
- compare the role of a screw with that of a nail through experimentation
FULL COURSE OBJECTIVES
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
While the mini-course is appropriate for students as young as 8, the full course is course appropriate for students aged 9-12.