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STEM Explorers: Ancient Greece - Simple Machines STEM

Take your students on an educational journey to Ancient Greece! Start with the letter from fictitious travel guides explaining the history of the Greek mathematician Archimedes and introducing simple machines.

• Real-World: Learn about simple machines in Ancient Greek and connect to current careers such as mechanical engineering and material science

• Habits of Mind: Work as a team and brainstorm ideas

• Science: Students will learn about forces and the six simple machines as they complete demonstration activities and build a simple machine playground!

• Making: Student teams are then tasked with designing various playground equipment that represents each simple machine: a seesaw is a lever, a merry-go-round is a wheel and axle, etc!

• Math: Extension problems with ratios, percentages, and volume.

• Technology: A simple machine scavenger hunt helps solidify their understanding before students dive into the mission.