Re: Simple Machines - May They Rise Again!

[Zach Wolff <zachary_wolff@YAHOO.COM>]

My high school physics teacher (Greg Kifer, a list
member) used the Eureka in class (grade 11).  They
were clearly targeted at younger students, but the
format (5 minute lessons) allowed a bit from them to
be used as a springboard for lecture by the
instructor.  Their graphics saved a lot of chalkboard
time, and the added benefit of moving video instead of
a series of static drawings.

Zach Wolff


--- Bob Yeend <BobsFizyx@AOL.COM> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm also a former H.S. physics teacher - 9 yrs. at
> an all girls school. PLEASE continue to encourage
> your future teachers cover simple machines in
> elementary school and junior high. I covered them in
> my classes, partly because they provide good
> examples of work, energy and efficiency, and partly
> because few of my students had ever worked with
> levers, pulleys or jacks.
> The video "Eureka" includes five or six five minute
> lessons on work, energy and simple machines. It is
> targeted at grades 6 - 9, but I used it to good
> effect in my classes. I think it would be excellent
> for elementary or junior high.
>
> Best wishes,
> bob

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