Mechanized Mania

High School, Science

Units included in Mechanized Mania 

  1. Imaging with Wendy 
    • 360 Video 
    • Learn how wave technology through MRIs, sonograms, X-rays and more actually work
  2. Brushes Mill 
    • 2D Video 
    • Mini-biography of Edison’s rival, Charles Brush, and his accomplishments revealed.
  3. Newton’s Second Law of Bowling
    • 2D Video 
    • Newton’s 2nd Law is demonstrated through a bowling game.
  4. Rube Goldberg Machine 
    • 360 Video 
    • Marvel at a Rube Goldberg machine in action

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.
All units are related to mechanics.

  • Age Group: High School
  • Category: Physical Science
  • NGSS: HS-PS3-3, HS-PS4-5
  • Runtime: 30-40 min.

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