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Pulling Pulleys

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Materials

Rope

Bucket

Sand

Instructions

1. Tie the rope to the bucket.

2. Throw the rope over a short wall or fence.

3. Pour some sand into the bucket.

4. One child walks to the other side of the wall and pulls on the rope, lifting the bucket.

5. Show how builders and movers use a pulley to help in building and moving heavy items.

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