This unit on Forces and Simple Machines meets the requirements of the Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 5 Science outcomes and indicators. There are three units with 26 lessons included, one for each of the following general outcomes:
Analyze the effects of gravitational, magnetic and mechanical forces, including friction, on the movement of objects
Investigate characteristics of simple machines, including levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, inclined planes, screws and wedges, for moving and lift