Pinball Wizard
by Charissa Watkins
Students will use knowledge of forces and motions to create a pinball machine using simple machines.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17VA4NFw7ue0mI9A6bfAkR_5Kc0oDB_i1/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Technology 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process
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