Science Focus 8 |
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Notes, Labs & Activities - Unit 4 - Mechanical Systems |
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Topic Notes & Concept Maps | Find Out Activities | Investigations |
1 - Levers and Inclined Planes | Easy Does It Sharpen Up With Scissors |
(4-A) Levers in Action |
2 - The Wheel and Axle, Gears and Pulleys | Turnaround Time Tug of War |
(4-B) Gear Up For Speed (4-C) Pick It Up |
3 - Energy, Friction and Efficiency | A Rubber Roller Coaster | (4-D) Easy Lifting |
4 - Force, Pressure and Area | Pop 'em Quick | (4-E) Egg Drop (4-F) What a Lift! (4-G) Build Your own Hydraulic Lift |
5 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics | Build a Model Hovercraft | (4-H) Comparing Pressure Exerted on a Gas and on a Liquid |
6 - Combining Systems | (4-I) How Silly Can It Be? (4-J) New, Improved Robots Required! |
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7 - Machines Throughout History | Travelling Time Build a Model Steam Turbine Against The Wind Time for a Change? |
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8 - People and Machines | Flat Out | (4-K) The Real Costs |
Unit Resource Links 1 2 3 4 |
Design Your Own Investigation |
Project |
Expert Advice |
Career Links |
Research |
Transparency Masters |
Analyzing Issues |
'Cool Stuff' |