LPA STEM Students Investigate Pulley Force

Students in Mr. Logue’s STEM Science class investigated how pulleys affect the force needed to move objects.  Students were engaged in the practice of science by performing an investigation using pulleys.  First, students had to construct the block and tackle pulley system.  Then, students had to determine how the system affects the force needed to move the object.  Through this hands-on experience, students gained a better understanding of how pulleys work and how simple machines make work easier.