Hydraulic Arms, Simple Machines & Mathematics Word Problem

Grade level: 6
Time required: 3 class periods
Cost: $0 (after the hydraulic arms have been created)
MA frameworks: Mathematics 6.N.4, 6.N.5, 6.P.2, 6.P.4.

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This word problem explores the design of levers used in the hydraulic arm project. Students have a great deal of experience with the levers and the mechanical advantage during their hands-on project. Now they can use that expereince to develop an understanding of the mathematical techniques used to design levers.

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LINK HERE for the hydraulic arms, levers & math worksheet.