ARROW_LEFTARROW_LEFTBack to lessons plansSimple & Powered Machines SetSimple & Powered MachinesGRADUATEYears 7-9 or Key Stage 3STEAM, Engineering, TechnologyPRINTPrintSHAREShareLessonsSimple & Powered Machines (Lesson 1)FlywheelerSimple & Powered Machines SetExplore the scientific concepts of gearing up, measuring distance, forces, moving energy, friction and air.STEAM, Engineering, Technology45-90 min.Intermed.Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3Simple & Powered Machines (Lesson 2)Letter BalanceSimple & Powered Machines SetExplore the scientific concepts of levers and gears, measuring weight and calibrating scales.STEAM, Engineering, Technology45-90 min.Intermed.Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3Simple & Powered Machines (Lesson 3)SweeperSimple & Powered Machines SetExplore the scientific concepts of bevel gears, gearing up, pulleys, safety systems, distance and friction.STEAM, Engineering, Technology45-90 min.Intermed.Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3Simple & Powered Machines (Lesson 4)WindmillSimple & Powered Machines SetExplore the scientific concepts of forces and motion, renewable energy, energy capture, storage and use.STEAM, Engineering, Technology45-90 min.Intermed.Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3Simple & Powered Machines (Lesson 5)FreewheelingSimple & Powered Machines SetExplore the scientific concepts of mass, friction and potential and kinetic energy.STEAM, Engineering, Technology45-90 min.Intermed.Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3Simple & Powered Machines (Lesson 6)Power CarSimple & Powered Machines SetInvestigating the speed and pulling power of a powered car with different arrangements of gears and wheels.STEAM, Engineering, Technology45-90 min.Intermed.Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3Simple & Powered Machines (Lesson 7)Trundle WheelSimple & Powered Machines SetDesign and make an accurate distance measuring device measure, count and calibrate scales for accuracy.STEAM, Engineering, Technology45-90 min.Intermed.Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
