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Home School at the Museum: Simple Machines

National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, Washington

Levers, pulleys and wedges are simple machines that make our lives and sailor’s lives (and work) easier. This month, students will create mouse-trap powered cars to better explore simple machines, Newton’s three laws, acceleration and velocity. While this program is currently full, space are available on the wait list for each day. Please note— the