Lever Launcher - STEM Engineering Challenge - Simple Machines
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Description
What teacher doesn't love to use themes in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some themes.
This STEM Challenge Activity is focused on the Lever!
Can each of your group members create a lever launcher that launches a penny the farthest combined distance in five tries?
Materials: (per group)
-Ruler or paint stir stick
-Scissors
-Empty toilet paper roll
-Pennies (or buttons)
-Tape measure
These STEM engineering and design challenges will bring Simple Machines and how each one works to life in your classroom! I have also included information pages about each type of simple machine!
Time to engineer those Simple Machines!
*This STEM Challenge activity can also be found as part of a STEM Simple Machines BUNDLE with a total of 6 challenges!