Levers as Simple Machines

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 6 Science and Technology | Strand 3.0 Force and Energy | Sub-Strand 3.2 Levers as Simple Machines (14 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Identify common levers used in day-to-day life
• Describe parts of a lever
• Classify levers into three classes
• Demonstrate the use of levers in making work easier
• Appreciate the use of levers in making work easier

Summary

A lever is one of the simplest tools people use to make work easier -- and it's everywhere, from scissors to wheelbarrows to fishing rods. This topic covers the parts of a lever, its three classes, and everyday examples of each.