Simple Machines STEM
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Simple Machines STEM
STEM-Maker Curriculum Turn Any Space Into a STEM Lab Pulleys Simple Machines A STEM-Maker Level 1 Lesson for System Fluency Educational Objectives After this lesson, students should be able to understand and apply the following concepts: Basic elements of a pulley Transfer of motion from one direction to another Calculate mechanical advantage Construct a model of a pulley crane Conduct an authentic assessment of mathematical predictions and calculations Intrinsic value of pulleys and the ability to transfer that knowledge to future applications and solutions Education Standards Next Generation Science Standards Common Core Standards Standards for Technological Literacy 3-5-ETS1-1 3-5-ETS1-2 3-5-ETS1-3 W.5.7 W.5.9 MP.2 MP.4 2.K-2 8.K-2 9.K-2 10.K-2 MS-ETS1-1 MS-ETS1-2 MS-ETS1-3 MS-ETS1-4 HS-ETS1-1 HS-ETS1-2 HS-ETS1-3 HS-ETS1-4 RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.7 RST.11-12.8 MP.5 WHST.6-8.9 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.9 SL.8.5 2.3-5 8.3-5 9.3-5 10.3-5 2.6-8 8.6-8 9.6-8 10.6-8 2.9-12 8.9-12 9.9-12 10.9-12 Welcome From basic STEM literacies to 3D solid modeling, Rokenbok STEM-MAKER curriculum was created to help you teach technology, engineering, and design in almost any setting. Rokenbok’s STEMMaker Curriculum guides fun and engaging hands-on project based challenges, and models the progression of fluencies mastered by real designers and engineers. Lesson plans are categorized in three progressive levels for grades 3-12 and align with NGSS and common core state standards. Progression through these levels builds confidence, a sense of accomplishment setting the groundwork for a love of learning, creating and making. System Fluency Creative Fluency Engineering Fluency Step-by-step, single-solution projects introduce Rokenbok materials and how the system works. Realistic design briefs challenge the student to solve a problem basedon the skills learned in Level 1. Students add their own design creativity to solve a problem using the Rokenbok system. A more advanced design brief challenges students to design and build custom parts to complete a project. Students use the Rokenbok Open Source Library and 3D solid modeling software to adapt and create their own parts and tools. Table of Contents Level 1 Simple Machines: The Pulley Introduction Introduction ............................................................................................................................ Key Terms .............................................................................................................................. Additional Resources .............................................................................................................. Building Basics ...................................................................................................................... Technology and Engineering Building a Pulley Crane ........................................................................................................... Science Concepts What is a Pulley? ..................................................................................................................... Types of Pulleys ...................................................................................................................... Math Concepts Calculating Mechanical Advantage ........................................................................................... STEM Challenges Building with Pulleys ................................................................................................................ Assessment What Have We Learned? ......................................................................................................... 1 1 1 2 3-4 5 5 6 7 8 Introduction Introduction This Level 1 project is designed to introduce your students to one of the six simple machines, the pulley. Students will learn how pulleys work by making their own pulley system, applying the mathematics behind a pulley, as well as learning key terms related to the subject matter. Key Terms Pulley: A wheel and axle used in conjunction with a rope or cable that can use mechanical advantage to move heavy loads with minimal effort. Simple Machine: A device that transmits or modifies force or motion. Effort: Force used to move an object over a distance. Resistance/Mass: Force to overcome in order for an object to be moved, also known as load. Block and Tackle: A system of two or more pulleys with a rope or pulley threaded between them, usually used to lift or pull heavy loads. Mechanical Advantage: T he advantage gained by the use of a mechanism in transmitting force. Additional Resources http://scienceforkids.kidipede.com/physics/machines/pulley.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T7tGosXM58 http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirtrep/simple/pulley.htm 1 Building Basics with Rokenbok You will be using the Rokenbok Education ROK Ed Rover or SnapStack Module for this project. Snapping: Rokenbok building components snap together for a snug fit. It is easier to snap pieces together by angling the beam into the block. Snapping Bracing: Use braces to strengthen any Rokenbok build. Girders, 2-way braces, 3-way braces, and corbels are all commonly used for this purpose. Bracing Disassemble: Always use the Rokenbok key tool when taking apart pieces. Insert the tab on the key into the engineered slot on each piece and twist slightly. This will protect your fingers and minimize broken pieces. Disassemble Take Inventory: It is recommended to take inventory of all components at the end of each build and a complete check at the end of the school year. Replacement pieces can be found online at Rokenbok.com/Education Component Care: All building components should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent and water. 2 Technology & Engineering Building a Pulley Crane Follow the step-by-step instructions to build a pulley crane. Bill of Materials Makes one pulley system. 3x 10x 2x 9x 1 Build the Base 2 Build the Beam Assembly 5x 5x 6x 3 Technology & Engineering 3 Build the Lever Assembly 4 Build Vertical Beam Assembly 5 Build Horizontal Beam Assembly 4 Science Concepts What is a Pulley? The pulley is a simple machine that consists of a wheel and axle system that uses a cable, rope or string in order to help lift heavy objects more easily. Types of Pulleys Additional pulleys can be added to increase the mechancial advantage and make it easier to lift or pull heavy objects, but more rope or string is required to lift them. There are three main types of pulley systems: fixed, moveable and compound. A fixed pulley’s wheel and axle stay in one place. A fixed pulley does not give you any mechanical advantage, however, it does change the direction of the force. In example 1, the input force is pulling down which in turn, moves the load up. A moveable pulley is a pulley that is free to move up and down with the load. It provides mechanical advantage as less effort is required to move your load. In example 2, the input force needed to lift the load is less but notice that more rope is needed in order to lift the load. The third type of pulley is the compound pulley, which consists of combinations of fixed and movable pulleys. Fixed Pulley Fixed Pulley Fixed Pulley Effort Effort 1 Load Effort Load (resistance/mass) Single Fixed Pulley Fixed Pulley Moveable Pulley Load (resistance/mass) 2 Single Fixed/Single Moveable Pulley Moveable Pulley (resistance/mass) 3 Double Fixed/Single Moveable Pulley 5 Math Concepts Calculating Mechanical Advantage Mechanical advantage with a pulley is achieved by adding additional pulleys that disperse the load over several segments of the rope, thus allowing heavy loads to be lifted with minimal effort. If you tried to lift a 75 pound rock with just your muscles, you would have to be pretty strong to lift it. By using a pulley system to lift the rock, we find that it is quite easy to do because of the mechanical advantage of the pulley system. Use the math formulas below to figure mechnical advantage of a pulley system. Single Fixed Pulley MA = Load= 10 = 1 Effort = 10 Single Fixed/Single Moveable Pulley MA = Load= 10 = 2 Effort = 5 20 Feet 10 Feet 10 Feet Load Effort 10 Pounds (resistance/mass) 10 Pounds To raise a 10 pound weight 10 feet high would require an effort of 10 pounds and you would have to pull the rope 10 feet in order to raise it 10 feet. 10 Feet Effort 5 Pounds Load (resistance/mass) 10 Pounds By adding a movable pulley we can achieve mechanical advantage because the load is carried by two sections of rope and the effort is less, but you would have to pull the rope twice as far. Therefore, no mechanical advantage is realized. 6 STEM Challenges What Can You Design? These STEM Design and Engineering Challenges introduce you to the pulley and how it can be used to make work easier for many different tasks. Try one of the STEM Design and Engineering Challenges below or design your own project using the pulley. Building with Pulleys You can use your pulley crane to lift various objects. Snap on some wheels to make it mobile, or redesign it so that it will rotate on the base. Another option might be for you to build a tall crane or elevator system that would be able to lift objects up to different levels. Use the science concepts and math formulas for determining the mechanical advantage of your finished project to see how this unique simple machine is used to solve very complex problems. Other Uses for the Pulley The pulley is a very useful simple machine. Not only can the mechanical advantage of a pulley help lift heavy loads, it can also be used in many other ways. Some of these include: Transfer of motion from one direction to another direction Ski lifts and gondolas Tow trucks and come-a-longs Pulley 7 Assessment What Have We Learned? 1. What are the two necessary parts for a pulley system? a. base and axle b. lever arm and fulcrum c. wheel/axle and rope or cable d. weight and effort 2. What type of pulley system is shown in this example? a. single fixed pulley b. double fixed pulley c. single fixed / double moveable pulley d. single fixed / single moveable pulley 3. Use the information below to determine the mechanical advantage of the pulley. MA = Load = ? Effort = ? =? 20 Feet MA = ______ a. b. c. d. MA = 2 MA = 3 MA = 4 MA = 16 Effort 2 Pounds 5 Feet Load (resistance/mass) 8 Pounds 4. Force to overcome an object to be moved, otherwise known as load, is the definition for _____? a. effort b. leverage c. motion d. resistance 5. Which of the following examples would most likely use a pulley system? a. hammer b. block and tackle c. screwdriver d. file Visit Our Entire Curriculum Library rokenbok.com/curriculum Developed in collaboration 8