Lesson Summary
Students design and construct simple waterwheels. They use water to power their waterwheels to lift objects. They refine their designs with each trial and determine how many syringes of water it takes to lift an object a specified distance.
Teacher Background
- Flowing water can be used to do work.
- Waterwheels are a kind of machine powered by flowing water.
- Teacher Observations: Check to see how well students cooperate and if they can modify their waterwheel design based on performance.
Set-up/Management Tips
- Encourage groups to be creative and work together cooperatively.
- Remind students to use the syringes appropriately.
- Place notebooks out of the way so they don’t get wet.
Literacy Support
Video: Water Power (GWAEA 146584) 14 minutes
The Gristmill (174659)
Science Stories
Read “The Power of Water.”
Scientific Vocabulary
The following words are key vocabulary words that will be introduced in this lesson and reinforced throughout the unit:
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