Grades 1-3

Welcome to the Museum's school program "Science Seesaw and Simple Machines", where your students will explore the world of simple machines and discover how these machines make our lives easier.

Learning Outcomes:

After attending this lesson, your students will:

• identify common objects and classify them using their own and established criteria;
• identify, describe and demonstrate the uses of manipulative materials, tools and equipment;
• identify ways in which pushes and pulls change how something is moved;
• compare the design features of a number of everyday items and indicate which of these features allow people to use each item most effectively;

Provinces' Curriculum Links:

B.C.
Alb.
Sask.
Ont.
Que.
Atlantic provinces
Nfld.

During Your Visit

By participating in hands-on demonstrations, students will learn how 'simple machines' help us to do work. They will use an inclined plane to move a heavy object. They will ride on our science seesaw to explore the concept of balancing levers and ways in which levers make it easier for us to lift heavy objects. They will also experiment with other types of simple machines, such as the wheel, gear and pulley systems. Students will also discover some simple machines in the Museum exhibits.

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Questions about school programs should be sent to scorbeil@technomuses.ca.