Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing with Strong Verbs

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use strong verbs in their writing. In this verbs in writing lesson plan, students locate the verbs in their writing, then identify the verbs that are weak and make revisions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this machines learning exercise, students review the six simple machines and how to calculate mechanical advantage. Students complete 8 matching, 16 fill in the blank, and 6 problems to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ceramic Fish

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create textures and pattern in clay.
Unit Plan
University of Houston

University of Houston: Science Lessons: Simple Machines Learning Site

For Students 3rd - 5th
Provides definitions of all 6 simple machines with examples and student drawing of them. Interactive "simple machines quiz" at the end.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Weathering

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at mechanical and chemical weathering, agents of weathering, and gives examples of each type of weathering.
Activity
University of Houston

University of Houston: Simple Machines Learning Site: Wedge

For Students 6th - 8th
Several examples, along with a definition and explanation of the simple machine, the wedge.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Simple Machines Learning Site

For Students 3rd - 5th
Simple descriptions and drawings of simple machines. Click on each image for a further explanation and examples.
Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How to Make Something Simple, Hard

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will have completed a unit of forces and motion prior to the current unit of study on simple machines (lever, inclined plane, screw, wedge, pulley, wheel and axle). Students will review the functions and examples of simple...
Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Force, Energy, and Motion: Complex Machines for Simple Tasks!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Designed for Grade Eight, this collection of lessons provides information, examples and quizzes related to simple machines. Elementary students studying this topic will find this site informative as well.
Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Dirtmeister's Science Reporters: Simple Machines: The Screw

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Scholastic provides an in-depth description here of a simple machine called The Screw. Also provides a picture and several examples for understanding.