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Doing Work

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Doing Work

Any time we use force to move something, we are doing work. Pushing, pulling, lifting, and twisting are all examples of work. This unit helps students explore the concepts of work and force. Students will learn that the amount of work required to perform a task depends on the amount of force needed to move it, as well as the distance an object will be moved. We are able to move things by only using our bodies, but using machines makes work easier and faster. Machines may be simple or complex. Each machine is well suited to help us perform certain tasks.

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Unit Nonfiction Books

Book cover shows people and machines doing work.

Doing Work

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Process Activities

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Tasks and Tools

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My Day of Work

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Building a House

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Trucks and Diggers

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Working While Playing

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Animals That Do Work

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Supporting Materials

Investigation Packs

Simple Machines

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Wedge

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Ramp

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Wheel and Axle

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Lever

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Pulley

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Debates

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A Wheel Problem

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Air Hub

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Doing Work with a Wagon

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Forces

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What Is a Lever?

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Career Files

Engineer; Steam Roller Operator; Tow Truck Driver; Crane Operator

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Machines Move People

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Machines Move People

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Robots

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Robots

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Robots

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Concept Books

All Doing Work Concept Books

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Reading A-Z Books

Simple Machines

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Graphic Organizers

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Science Diagrams

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Force x Distance = Work

Simple Machines

Game Packs

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Complete Doing Work Game Pack

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Doing Work

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Word Work

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