Lesson Plan
Simple Machines: The Power of Pulleys
Understand how pulleys work
This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to simple machines, focusing on pulleys. Students will engage in a hands-on activity to build and experiment with pulley systems, learning how pulleys make lifting objects easier. This lesson is important as it helps students understand basic physics concepts and encourages problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction to Simple Machines
10 mins
Step 2
Building Pulley Systems
20 mins
Step 3
Experiment and Observation
10 mins
Step 4
Closure and Reflection
5 mins
Worksheet
Discussion
