Simple Machines [Unguided]

A simulation where learners interact with simple machines—like levers, pulleys, and inclined planes—to see how they reduce effort, trade force for distance, and demonstrate mechanical advantage in real-world tasks.

Grades: Grades 6-12
Variant: Unguided
Standards: NGSS Physical Science, NGSS Engineering
Plays on: VRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to Identify how levers, pulleys, and inclined planes modify force or distance to accomplish a task.
Students will be able to Demonstrate the principle of mechanical advantage by manipulating levers, pulleys, and inclined planes to move objects.
Students will be able to Explain the relationship between force applied and distance moved when interacting with simple machines.

Suggested activities

Simple Machines Quiz

Pre-assessment

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Simple Machines Discussion

Post-assessment

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Track learner progress

Run this simulation with a class and watch it happen: who started, who finished, and how long each learner took. Drill into a run to see what they actually did.

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