STEMonstrations: Simple Machines

STEMonstrations: Simple MachinesScience · Engineering & Technology · Grades K–8Activity

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough discusses the six types of simple machines and shows how astronauts aboard the International Space Station use simple and compound machines to complete their mission.

From NASA STEM Engagement · Public domain (US Gov) · original source

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