Teacher Preparation Video
Levers and Pulleys

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FOSS Intro (1:44)
Module Intro (5:42)

Investigation 1 - Levers
Part 1 - Introduction to Levers (15:08)
Part 2 - Lever Experiment A (3:23)
Part 3 - Lever Experiment B (3:29)

Investigation 2 - More Leverage
Part 1 - Lever Classes (4:41)
Part 2 - Lever Diagrams (4:04)
Part 3 - Real-World Levers (6:26)
Part 4 - Lever Pictures (1:02)

Investigation 3 - Pulleys
Part 1 - One-Pulley Systems (10:31)
Part 2 - Two-Pulley Systems (5:27)
Part 3 - Pulley Game (5:05)

Investigation 4 - Pulleys at Work
Part 1 - The Effort in Pulley Systems (4:37)
Part 2 - Measuring Distance (7:01)
Part 3 - Choosing Your Own Investigation (2:12)

Credits (0:28)