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"Here's how to build a straw rocket from paper, sticky notes, and tape using just a pencil and scissors. The sticky notes allow students to easily change the tail fins to see what works best. Fifth grade students constructed straw rockets like this during engineering week talks at elementary schools. "

Student misconceptions about science concepts

"How Elevators and Pulleys Work"- simple animation

"What are levers and what are the three types? Well check this out and see. For a full lesson plan and more movies check out www.bitesizephysics.com"

"Simple Machines lesson for 3rd grade unit. From Disney's Bill Nye the Science Guy. Levers, pulleys, and wheels. Also clips from Eureka!, a 1980 animated short series from Toronto. Music by John Williams"

"This video uses working simple machines to demonstrate how to calculate mechanical advantage. Suitable for any school program involving simple machines. Demonstrates pulley systems including a chain block."

"How Levers Work" - simple animation that explains how levers work