Grades

4 - 7

1

-

1.5

Hours

Under C.O.V.E.R.

Design Challenge

Engineering

Students will be using their knowledge of simple machines or energy transformation to design a new vehicle for INTERPOL and the RCMP!

Concepts at a Glance

Understand the basic applications and physics of simple machines.
Use Inquiry-based learning to solve a design problem.
Understand how to build a narrative around STEM activities.

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Curriculum Connections

4

Energy can be transformed

5

Machines are devices that transfer force and energy.

6

Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion.

Materials

Non-consumable

Pencils, pens and coloured pencils

Consumable

Printed workbooks

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Activity Instructions

Worksheets

Under C.O.V.E.R Workbook (Simple Machines)

Under C.O.V.E.R Workbook (Energy)

Under C.O.V.E.R Slides

Lesson Plan

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