Levers

Lesson Plan: Understanding Levers

Objective: To introduce preschoolers to the concept of levers, demonstrating how a lever can be used to lift heavy objects with less effort.

Materials:

Duration: 30-40 minutes


Introduction (10 minutes)

Activity: Building and Using a Lever (20 minutes)

Wrap-Up and Reflection (10 minutes)

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Assessment:

Extension Ideas:

By incorporating these activities, children can learn about the concept of levers in an engaging, hands-on way that fosters curiosity and scientific thinking.