Built a pulley

Math

• The child learned about the concept of force and how it can be used to lift objects using a pulley.
• They understood that a pulley can make it easier to lift heavy objects by distributing the force required.
• They learned about the relationship between the number of pulleys and the effort required to lift an object.
• The child practiced counting and measuring while setting up the pulley system.

Encourage the child to explore different types of pulley systems and experiment with different weights and lengths of rope. They can also learn about the history of pulleys and how they are used in various real-world applications, such as construction and transportation.

Book Recommendations

• Pulleys: Simple Machines in Action by Buffy Silverman: This book introduces the concept of pulleys through simple explanations and colorful illustrations.
• If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen: Although not directly about pulleys, this book sparks creativity and imagination in building and engineering, including the use of simple machines like pulleys.
• How Do You Lift a Lion? by Robert E. Wells: This book explores various simple machines, including pulleys, and how they can be used to lift heavy objects.