Y5/6 (B): Lesson 6: Levers, pulleys and gears (Part 2)
Exploring how pulleys can be used to lift different weights and plotting a line graph of the results. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Learning objective
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Arrange the class into pairs and display slide 1 of the Presentation: Spot the simple machine. Ask the pairs to spot and classify the simple machines (levers, pulleys and gears).
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
