Discussion Questions: Lifting with Levers

What problem was the CyberSquad trying to solve? How did the CyberSquad solve this problem?
What is a scale model? How is it the same as the actual object and how is it different? What are the benefits of making and using a model?
What are the main elements of a lever system? How is the length of the lever related to the amount of weight that can be lifted?
What are some examples of levers that help make work easier in your everyday life?