ARROW_LEFTARROW_LEFTBack to lessons plansEarly Simple Machines SetEarly Simple MachinesGRADUATEGrades 1-2STEAM, Science, Technology, MathPRINTPrintSHAREShareLessonsEarly Simple Machines (Lesson 1)PinwheelEarly Simple Machines SetExploring energy and matter, cause and effect and mechanism and explanation. STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.BeginnerGrades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 2)Spinning TopsEarly Simple Machines SetExploring the effects of gearing, and balanced and unbalanced forces on the movement of an object. STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.BeginnerGrades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 3)SeesawEarly Simple Machines SetExploring balances and forces, pivots, levers and weight. STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.BeginnerGrades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 4)RaftEarly Simple Machines SetExploring balance and buoyancy, pushes and pulls and wind energy. STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.BeginnerGrades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 5)Car LauncherEarly Simple Machines SetExploring energy and friction, push and pull, and wheels. STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.BeginnerGrades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 6)Measuring CarEarly Simple Machines SetExploring energy, forces and friction and non-standard measuring. STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.Intermed.Grades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 7)Ice Hockey PlayerEarly Simple Machines SetExploring stability and motion, movement, and energy. STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.Intermed.Grades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 8)Sam's New DogEarly Simple Machines SetExploring systems and system models, pulley mechanisms and movement. STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.Intermed.Grades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 9)Crossing Crocodile RiverEarly Simple Machines SetApplying knowledge and skills related to structures, stability, measuring, and fair testing.STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.BeginnerGrades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 10)Hot DayEarly Simple Machines SetApplying knowledge and skills related to wind force, gears or pulleys, rotation, and fair testing.STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.Intermed.Grades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 11)ScarecrowEarly Simple Machines SetApplying knowledge and skills related to gears and pulleys, stability, and fair testing.STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.AdvancedGrades 1-2Early Simple Machines (Lesson 12)SwingEarly Simple Machines SetApplying knowledge and skills related to structures, stability, measuring, and fair testing.STEAM, Science, Technology, Math30-45 min.AdvancedGrades 1-2