Helping Us Work

Thin tubular object protruding from a machine casing descends perpendicular to a piece of wood laying horizontally below it. Caption: That's right; he's using a power tool called a drill.

Everyday people do work, and most of the time they use tools to help them. First, students gain an understanding of work. Next they explore the relationship between work and energy. Common examples of tools used to make work easier are highlighted. Concepts and terminology discussed include: work, energy, machine, simple machine, wedge, wheel and axle, and lever.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Helping Us Work

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory, Spanish Audio Descriptions - Visual, Spanish Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English, Spanish
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Visual Learning Company
    Length:
    11 minutes