The science of Disney imagineering. Levers and pulleys.

"How do the Imagineers make elephants fly? Actually, it's simple machines, that is! Here, the Imagineers give a new look at how levers and pulleys were utilized to create attractions such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Soarin' Over California. See how levers and pulleys make work ea...

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Corporate Author: Disney Educational Productions
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: Elk Grove Village, IL : Disney Educational Productions, c2008.
Series:Science of Disney imagineering.
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Summary:"How do the Imagineers make elephants fly? Actually, it's simple machines, that is! Here, the Imagineers give a new look at how levers and pulleys were utilized to create attractions such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Soarin' Over California. See how levers and pulleys make work easier by either multiplying or redirecting the effort we put into them. Identify the two forces involved in using a machine and learn to calculate mechanical advantage, given effort and resistance"--Container.
Item Description:Special features: a bonus "Try it yourself" experiment; an interactive whiteboard compatible assessment tool designed to reinforce key concepts; public performance rights for classroom/educational use only; downloadable educator's guide with additional activities and resources.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD ; Dobly digital ; full screen and widescreen ; NTSC ; region 1.
Audience:Grades 5-8.
ISBN:9781597532143 :
1597532142