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In this lesson, students learn about work as defined by physical science and see that work is made easier through the use of simple machines. Already encountering simple machines everyday, students will be learn about their widespread uses in improving everyday life. This lesson serves as the starting point for the Simple Machines Unit.

Simple machines are the building blocks for many of the mechanical devices – both ancient and very modern – used by society for improving everyday challenges. Both high- and low-tech cultures use simple machines to accomplish daily tasks and improve our lives. Engineers draw upon their understanding of the six simple machines when they are inventing new, or refinining existing, machines.Recognize and identify the six simple machines.Define the concept of work.Explain why engineers are interested in simple machines.20TeachEngineering.orgMelissa StratenGlen SirakavitMichael BendewaldMalinda Schaefer ZarskeJanet YowellS11416DDInternational_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyF. Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems.68S114172CInternational_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyC. Many inventions and innovations have evolved using slow and methodical processes of tests and refinements. 68S11424D2ColoradoSciencea. Predict and evaluate the movement of an object by examining the forces applied to it 88S11424D3ColoradoScienceb. Use mathematical expressions to describe the movement of an object 88S1142658ColoradoMatha. Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers including integers, positive and negative fractions and decimals 88S11426CFColoradoMathb. Use representations of linear functions to analyze situations and solve problems 88United StatesCopyright 2012 - Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulderhttp://www.teachengineering.org/policy_ipp.phphttp://www.teachengineering.org/2011-01-068Teacher