4 M3A - Simple Machines: Force and Motion

Simple and Compound Machines (1998)

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When "Hardware Hal" holds a "Simple and Compound Machines Sale" he demonstrates to his assistants the six simple machines: the lever, wedge, inclined plane, pulley, wheel & axle, and screw. Shows how these machines make work easier by changing force, direction, or distance.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Length: 
00:20
Simple and Compound Machines

Motion, Energy, & Force Series (2000)

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This DVD contains 4 - 20 minute videos:

Motion
Concepts and terminology discussed include: frame of reference, speed, velocity, acceleration, deceleration, momentum, and conservation of momentum.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Motion, Energy, & Force Series

Motion (1998)

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Bill gets things rolling and then puts on the brakes to demonstrate how things can’t move or stop moving by themselves.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Motion

Simple Machines (1993)

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Learning about science can be hard work, but simple machines can make it easier. Let Bill Nye push and pull you around ramps, levers, screws, and pulleys.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Simple Machines

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