MechLP_3

5E Lesson plans developed by participants after a day exploring Mechanical Engineering.

|| BMX video shown to excite students about the subject matter. A group discussion follows with questions concerning engineering problems of the machine. ||
 * ===**5E Component**=== || ===**Link to Resource**=== || ===**Brief Description of Resource**=== ||
 * Engage || BMX Video
 * Explore || Simple Machine Classification || Activity identifying simple machines. Students will be given several items and they will identify the simple machines. ||
 * Explain || Simple Machines Lesson/PPT || This is a PowerPoint that explains simple machines and the role they play. ||
 * Elaborate || Analyzing Gear Ratio of a Bike || This lab activity guides the student through the process of determining the MA of a bicycle using the gear ratios. ||
 * Evaluate || Quiz/Worksheet || This is a quiz or worksheet on simple machines and mechanical advantage. ||