Simple Machines
From the: Motion, Energy and Force Series
- Item # VLC004
- Copyright 2000
- For Grades 5-9
- 20 minutes
- Teacher's Guide
The various types of simple machines are described, as is their effect on work and power. Students will learn how to calculate work and power, and determine how these principles apply to common activities. Other terminology includes: joule, watt, efficiency, mechanical advantage, screw, inclined plane, lever, fulcrum, wedge, pulley, wheel and axle.
"Real-life applications...colorful animation ...high-energy footage." -- School Library Journal July 2000
Allaire George, Logan Middle School, Waterloo, IA
School Library Journal
July 2000
Digital Bundle
License Details
Single School License.
Digital Bundle includes video files for full show and 7-10 content clips in H.264 (for iPods) and.WMV format. Plus 15-20 images (.jpg), teacher’s guide (.pdf) and metadata.
- Product Code:
- VLC004Digital
- ISBN:
- 9781592342877
Spanish DVD - Máquinas Simples
DVD and 30-page Teacher’s Guide. Narration in English and Spanish and Subtitles in Spanish
- Product Code:
- VLC004ESPDVD
- ISBN:
- 9781592345083
Spanish Digital - Máquinas Simples
License Details
Single School License.
Digital Video Full Show file in H.264 (for iPods) and 30-page Teacher’s Guide. Narration in Spanish.
- Product Code:
- VLC004ESPDigital
- ISBN:
- 9781592342877