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- 4th
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Students review the six simple machines, and locate simple machines on the school grounds. They chart what machines are found and how they are used to make tasks possible. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students explore how simple machines can affect their health and lifestyle. In addition, students use their knowledge of simple machines to build a unique machine. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students build both simple and compound machines and discuss the advantages machines provide when doing work. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students are introduced to the functions and forms of simple machines. They consider how simple machines may be combined into more complex machines, build models, investigate the effects of friction and read about the work of Elijah McCoy. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students identify three types of simple machines and their uses. They view the lever, wheel and axle and the pulley. They use technology to sort everyday objects into a simple machines category. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students apply the mechanical advantages and problem-solving capabilities of six types of simple machines (wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, pulley) as they discuss modern structures in the spirit of the engineers and builders of the great pyramids. While studying the steps of the engineering design process, students practice teamwork, creativity and problem solving. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students explore simple and compound machines. In groups of four students, they design a compound machine using K'nex that has a stated purpose and consists of at least two simple machines. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore simple machines and the advantage they provide while constructing and analyzing compound machines. Using the internet, students watch a video clip about simple machines. In groups, students use simple machines to complete a given task. They participate in activities on a simple machines web site. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students examine the names and images of simple machines in a matching activity. They build a simple machine using K'Nex before taking and printing out a digital picture of their example. They complete five station activities based on simple machines. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students investigate the concept of simple machines with the help of a literature connection made through the reading of "How The Little Red Hen Got to the Mill and the Flour Back Home". They identify the different machines as they correlate with the vocabulary words. Full Review »
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