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4th Grade - 5th Grade

Lever Identification - Simple Machines - Mechanics

Lever Identification - Simple Machines - Mechanics

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Lever Identification - Simple Machines - Mechanics

4th Grade - 5th Grade

Science

Explore the core principles of levers as a type of simple machine, focusing on the different classes and their functions. Develop the ability to identify various lever classes and comprehend their applications in mechanical systems.

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3rd Grade - 6th Grade

Understanding Basic Mechanics - Simple Machines - Physics Fundamentals

Understanding Basic Mechanics - Simple Machines - Physics Fundamentals

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Understanding Basic Mechanics - Simple Machines - Physics Fundamentals

3rd Grade - 6th Grade

Science

Investigate the core principles of simple machines, examining how devices such as wedges, levers, and pulleys decrease the effort required in tasks. Gain a thorough understanding of these mechanisms and their application in solving practical problems.

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5th Grade - 6th Grade

Understanding Forces - Inclined Planes - Simple Machines

Understanding Forces - Inclined Planes - Simple Machines

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Understanding Forces - Inclined Planes - Simple Machines

5th Grade - 6th Grade

Science

Investigate the mechanics of inclined planes to understand how they reduce the effort required to move objects. Develop an understanding of the interplay between force, distance, and work, applying these principles to real-world scenarios. Engage in activities designed to enhance comprehension of these concepts.

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5th Grade - 6th Grade

Understanding Mechanisms - Simple Machines - Physics Fundamentals

Understanding Mechanisms - Simple Machines - Physics Fundamentals

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Understanding Mechanisms - Simple Machines - Physics Fundamentals

5th Grade - 6th Grade

Science

Discover the core concepts of simple machines, including their types, functions, and how they facilitate work. Gain insights into identifying and using different simple machines to enhance understanding of fundamental physical principles.

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3rd Grade - 4th Grade

Understanding Simple Machines - The Wedge - Physics Fundamentals

Understanding Simple Machines - The Wedge - Physics Fundamentals

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Understanding Simple Machines - The Wedge - Physics Fundamentals

3rd Grade - 4th Grade

Science

Explore the essential function of wedges as fundamental elements of simple machines, focusing on their role in spreading or cutting objects. Gain insights into recognizing wedges in everyday items and comprehend their mechanical advantage in practical applications.

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4th Grade

Understanding Simple Machines - Characteristics and Examples

Understanding Simple Machines - Characteristics and Examples

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Understanding Simple Machines - Characteristics and Examples

4th Grade

Science

Examine the fundamental concepts of simple machines, emphasizing their characteristics and practical examples. Learners will identify various types of simple machines and understand their everyday applications.

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3rd Grade - 7th Grade

Foundational Skills - Components & History - Computer Science

Foundational Skills - Components & History - Computer Science

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Foundational Skills - Components & History - Computer Science

3rd Grade - 7th Grade

Computers

Explore the essential components and historical milestones in the development of modern computers, focusing on key figures like Charles Babbage and the creators of the first substantial computer. Gain an understanding of computer hardware elements and historical context, enhancing knowledge of how computers function and their evolution over time.

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4th Grade

Argument Analysis - Evidence & Opinions - Ancient Egyptian Engineering

Argument Analysis - Evidence & Opinions - Ancient Egyptian Engineering

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Argument Analysis - Evidence & Opinions - Ancient Egyptian Engineering

4th Grade

English

Examine the evaluation of arguments and identification of supporting evidence related to the construction theories of ancient Egyptian pyramids. Enhance critical thinking skills by analyzing opinions and distinguishing facts from speculation within historical engineering contexts.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Identifying Simple Machines - Basic Mechanics - Introduction to Physical Science

Identifying Simple Machines - Basic Mechanics - Introduction to Physical Science

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Identifying Simple Machines - Basic Mechanics - Introduction to Physical Science

4th Grade - 6th Grade

Science

Learn about the fundamental concepts of simple machines and their applications in daily life. Gain the ability to identify different types of simple machines and understand their historical inventions and uses. Develop knowledge and skills related to simple machines, enhancing understanding of their practical utility.

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4th Grade

Understanding Forces - Mechanics of Simple Machines - Physics

Understanding Forces - Mechanics of Simple Machines - Physics

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Understanding Forces - Mechanics of Simple Machines - Physics

4th Grade

Science

Understand the fundamental concepts of forces and the mechanics of simple machines, focusing on gravity, friction, and air resistance. Develop the ability to predict how forces affect motion and accurately identify various simple machines in practical applications.

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4th Grade

Understanding Simple Machines - Types and Functions - Physics Applications

Understanding Simple Machines - Types and Functions - Physics Applications

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Understanding Simple Machines - Types and Functions - Physics Applications

4th Grade

Science

Explore various types of simple machines, such as wheel and axle, inclined plane, and screw, and their functions in reducing the force needed to perform work. Gain insights into the mechanical advantages of these machines, deepening the understanding of fundamental physics concepts.

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4th Grade

Understanding Force Direction - Simple Machines - Mechanics

Understanding Force Direction - Simple Machines - Mechanics

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Understanding Force Direction - Simple Machines - Mechanics

4th Grade

Science

Explore the fundamental principles of simple machines and the ways they alter the direction of force to perform work. Learners will identify and differentiate between various simple machines, enhancing their understanding of mechanical advantage and applications in everyday scenarios. This process aims to deepen comprehension of how simple machines facilitate tasks by providing mechanical advantages, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in real-world contexts.

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5th Grade

Understanding and Identifying Simple Machines - Mechanical Basics - Fundamental Physics

Understanding and Identifying Simple Machines - Mechanical Basics - Fundamental Physics

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Understanding and Identifying Simple Machines - Mechanical Basics - Fundamental Physics

5th Grade

English

Explore the fundamental principles of simple machines, which include types such as levers, pulleys, and inclined planes. Focus on identifying different machines and understanding their role in making work easier. Enhance comprehension of basic mechanical physics concepts through the examination of how these machines function.

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4th Grade

Understanding Simple and Complex Machines - Identification and Functions

Understanding Simple and Complex Machines - Identification and Functions

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Understanding Simple and Complex Machines - Identification and Functions

4th Grade

Science

Explore the world of simple and complex machines by examining their roles and examples in everyday life. This content helps learners identify various machines and comprehend their functions, enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills to distinguish machine types.

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3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Identifying Simple Subjects and Predicates - Basic Sentence Structure - English Grammar

Identifying Simple Subjects and Predicates - Basic Sentence Structure - English Grammar

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Identifying Simple Subjects and Predicates - Basic Sentence Structure - English Grammar

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

English

Focus is placed on identifying simple subjects, simple predicates, and verbs in sentences to understand basic English grammar structure. By engaging with exercises, learners enhance their ability to distinguish various sentence elements, improving syntactic analysis skills and understanding of sentence construction.

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4th Grade

[Identifying Simple Machines - Fundamental Concepts - Physics]

[Identifying Simple Machines - Fundamental Concepts - Physics]

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[Identifying Simple Machines - Fundamental Concepts - Physics]

4th Grade

Science

Understand the basic principles and functions of simple machines, emphasizing levers, wheels and axles, ramps, and pulleys. Develop the ability to identify and explain how these machines operate, enhancing comprehension of fundamental physics concepts and their applications in everyday life.

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Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Understanding Simple Machines - Identifying Simple Machines - Physics and Mechanics

Understanding Simple Machines - Identifying Simple Machines - Physics and Mechanics

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Understanding Simple Machines - Identifying Simple Machines - Physics and Mechanics

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Science

Explore the fundamental concepts of simple machines, focusing on the ability to identify and classify different types, including levers, pulleys, and inclined planes. Gain a thorough understanding and application of basic mechanical principles through the distinguishing and categorization of various simple machines.

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2nd Grade - 3rd Grade

Simple Sentences - Parts of Speech - English Language Structure

Simple Sentences - Parts of Speech - English Language Structure

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Simple Sentences - Parts of Speech - English Language Structure

2nd Grade - 3rd Grade

English

Focuses on creating and understanding simple sentences by identifying subjects, verbs, clauses, and sentence modifiers in English. Develops skills to construct grammatically correct simple sentences while enhancing the ability to recognize sentence fragments and modifiers, thereby improving descriptive writing skills.

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5th Grade

Energy Transformations - Heat and Motion - Electric Motors

Energy Transformations - Heat and Motion - Electric Motors

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Energy Transformations - Heat and Motion - Electric Motors

5th Grade

Science

Discover the fundamental principles of transforming electrical energy into heat and motion, emphasizing practical applications such as heaters and electric motors. Gain insights into energy conversions and understand how these transformations power everyday machines and devices.

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2nd Grade - 4th Grade

Problem Solving - Simple Addition and Subtraction - Word Problems

Problem Solving - Simple Addition and Subtraction - Word Problems

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Problem Solving - Simple Addition and Subtraction - Word Problems

2nd Grade - 4th Grade

Mathematics

Focus on solving word problems by applying addition and subtraction techniques. Enhance problem-solving skills and the ability to identify key information in math word problems to improve numerical computation abilities.

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