Lesson Focus 3 Types of Pulleys Expectations - Explore the 3 types of pulley: fixed, movable, combined Minds On 5 Visit the

he Wonder Wall (introduce it) and generate a few questions from Fridays class (on fixed pulleys) Ask each student to take a minute to think of at least one question to add to the wall (hand out a sticky note, independently brainstorm) Action 3 centers where students will explore one type of pulley - spend 5 minutes introducing the 3 centers, spend about 6 minutes at each center - give students worksheet to prompt investigation Fixed Pulley Center: - Independent investigation Moveable Pulley Center: - Independent investigation Combined Pulley Center: - Guided Investigation Materials - Spring scale - Weights - 4 single pulleys, string, sticks &chairs

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Consolidation 10 - Read and highlight the information on wkst (http://www.mrcollinson.ca/4%20science/pulleys%20and%20gears/4_s cience_pulleys_gears_pulley_info.pdf) Assessment: Differentiation: - ability to work cooperatively in - During guided investigation in center 3, small groups centers allow stronger individuals to experiment - general understanding of the with setting up a combined pulley system. differences in the types of pulleys Provide assistance to those requiring (as determined by short one-toone conferences) Reflection: