How Does the Elbow Work: A lesson in Levers

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How Does the Elbow Work: A lesson in Levers

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This lesson examines third class levers in the body and demonstrates that in fact there is a consistent pattern of reducing the mechanical advantage of third class levers in the body. The role of third class levers in the body is examined by modeling the elbow.

Education Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Physics, Biology

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

I-STEM Resource Network

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Keywords:

Levers, Human body, Elbows, Flexion

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

I-STEM Resource Network

Contributor:

Lucas Delezene

Is Part Of:

https://www.istemnetwork.org/

Language:

English

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Essential Resources:

Popsicle sticks; Device to punch holes in the popsicle sticks; String; Metricruler; Protractor

Learning Time:

1 to 2 classes

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Academic Content Standards - Science (2004)

Strand 5: Physical Science
Physical Science affords students the opportunity to increase their understanding of the characteristics of objects and materials they encounter daily. Students gain an understanding of the nature of matter and energy, including their forms, the changes they undergo, and their interactions. By studying objects and the forces that act upon them, students develop an understanding of the fundamental laws of motion, knowledge of the various ways energy is stored in a system, and the processes by which energy is transferred between systems and surroundings.

How Does the Elbow Work: A lesson in Levers

How Does the Elbow Work: A lesson in Levers

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