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- 4th
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Students identify simple machines in their environment. They discover that simple machines surround them in their everyday lives. They discover some machines that are made up of more than one machine and are called compound machines. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore six simple machines, then create their own machines. They have their picture taken with their simple machine, then put into a PowerPoint Presentation. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students identify six types of simple machines, then use the Internet for research. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify simple machines and how they make work much simpler. They watch videos, and participate in hands-on activities. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students study six simple machines while working in expert groups. They use the information from the research to decide which simple machine the Little's could use to move a package. They demonstrate how their simple works in a whole class setting. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students identify six simple machines, including inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley, describe attributes of each machine, and design, in jigsaw groups, their own simple machines capable of moving brick. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students are introduced to the six types of simple machines and discover how they make tasks easier. In groups, they rotate between stations to experiment with the different types of simple machines. To end the lesson, they make a book about the machines. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students identify six simple machines. They brainstorm types of machines and complete a KWL chart. Students observe and explain six simple machines found in the classroom and in their home. They share their list with the class. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students explore simple machines. Using specified Internet sites, students gather information on types of machines. They define vocabulary words and locate examples of different types of simple machines. Students invent a new machine. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students describe simple machines and predict how they help us in our everyday lives by examining actual examples. They use pictures to identify examples of simple machines and state their purpose. Full Review »

