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- 3rd
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Students research simple machines and their uses. They, in groups, create simple machines that can lift heavy loads, facilitate moving objects, etc. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students apply their understanding of simple machines to create a working model of a machine to solve a problem or answer a question. They incorporate the scientific method in their work and give a demonstration of their project. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students identify simple machines and how they must work together to form a piece of equipment used in agriculture. They create a diagram of a piece of farm equipment and write about two of the simple machines they drew. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students examine six simple machines and investigate who Rube Goldberg is. They explore various websites, write an article, write ten interesting facts about Rube Goldberg, and design and construct a simple machine. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students, through investigation and activities, identify and explore the different types, examples, and functions of simple machines. They complete hands-on investigations to help they discover that force affects work, and simple machines make work easier. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students identify six different simple machines. They investigate the difference between the ideal and actual mechanical advantage. Students calculate the actual mechanical advantage for several simple machines. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students observe six simple machines. Through student demonstration they define work and force and calculate the work done. They identify the utility of each of the six simple machines and how each one "exchanges" force for distance. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the principles and uses of an inclined plane, screw, and wedge and identify examples of simple machines. They rotate through three experiment stations, complete a worksheet for each station, and read a handout and answer reading comprehension questions. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students study how simple machines can help us alter forces and discuss the term mechanical advantage. They then identify dysfunctional simple machines and discuss in groups how the dysfunctions will decrease the effectiveness of each. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students observe and identify the types of simple machines. They conduct research and gather data to increase the comprehension of simple machines. Students identify and comprehend data to complete a graphic organizer and focus questions. They discuss the six different types of simple machines. Full Review »
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