CK-12 Foundation
Function Rules for Input-Output Tables: Whats My Rule?
What's the rule that makes it true? A virtual function machine generates output values as learners submit the input values. Their job is to analyze the inputs and outputs for a pattern and write a function rule.
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Simple Machines
In these simple machines worksheets, students complete several activities to learn about simple machines. Students complete a Venn Diagram, a web, an acrostic, an illustration, write and research two questions, and write a report about...
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Simple Machines Word Search Worksheet
For this simple machines worksheet, students search for words that represent simple machines in a word search. Students search for 18 words.
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Simple Machines on the Move
Third graders explore simple machines. In this simple machine lesson students experiment with motion and force. Students have hands on activities and resources are provided.
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Simple Machines
In this simple machines activity, students read about different simple machines and then complete word problems about a ramp and a lever. Students complete 2 word problems.
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Simple Machines
Young scholars investigate to use simple machines for the purpose of maximizing the work provided by mechanical advantage. They design an experiment that illustrates how to move a load easier and then calculate the amount of work...
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Simple Machines: Pulleys
Students observe and analyze how pulleys work and how a double pulley can make work easier. In small groups they use a fixed pulley system and a double pulley system and draw a picture of how their pulley system functions. Students...
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Simple Machines V - Wheels and Axles and Gears
Fourth graders investigate the principles and uses of gears, and examine how gears can be used to alter the direction of motion or the speed of an object. They observe two cars with different sized wheels roll down an inclined plane,...
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Simple Machines
In this science worksheet, students focus upon the concept of bicycle gears and develop the answers to the 2 questions at the bottom of the page.
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Work and Machines
In this science worksheet, students examine the topic in order to solidify knowledge covered in the curriculum using puzzles and creative games.
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Playground Physics
Students research definitions and examples of simple machines. They identify simple machines that are working parts of playground equipment that reflects their personalities and incorporates at least two simple machines. Students are...
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Energy Transformation with Simple Machines
First graders identify both potential and kinetic energy in a game they play in the classroom. They listen as the teacher explains the difference between potential and kinetic energy when observing a simple machine. Using simple...
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Goldberg's Gears
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is concerned with the design principles employed by the engineer Reuben Goldberg. They read a biographical sketch of the artist and then create the context for studying how machines work. They...
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Energy and Machines: How We Work and Play
Energy and machines are two things that belong together. This resource provides a clear and simple overview of energy, force, work, and machines. Because the information in this presentation is clear and well-organized it would...
Magic of Physics
Wave Machine
Three main factors determine the wave height experienced in the ocean. Scholars use a virtual simulator to alter wind speed, fetch, and duration. Each combination creates a unique wave measured in significant height.
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Inclined Plane and Pulley
Students describe how inclined plane and pulleys make work easier. In this physics lesson plan, students calculate work done and mechanical advantage of both simple machines. They collect data from the experiment and construct graphs.
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Biological Oceanographic Investigations – Call to Arms
How many simple machines does it take to make a robotic arm? An inquiry-based lesson plan explores that topic and challenges pupils to build a robotic arm that can stretch, turn, and more. A few questions help guide them in the...
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Simple Machines - Graphics, Experiments, Animation
Twelfth graders display simple machines through the use of graphics, experiments, and animation. They apply problem solving and design and skills.
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Wimshurst Machine
Students examine what a Wimshurst machine is and how it operates. In this mechanics activity students build a Wimshurst machine and watch it in action.
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Understanding The Milling Machine
Students explore the importance of a milling machine. They identify the major components of a milling machine, explain its importance to the industry and proper maintenance. In groups, students gather information about the milling...
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Machine Guarding
Twelfth graders describe at least two of the main causes of machine accidents. Possible responses: Unauthorized persons doing maintenance or using the machines. Missing or loose machine guards. List three of the requirements for...
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The Sewing Machine
Students examine the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread it. They demonstrate basic skills related to clothing and textiles. They assess their employability and discuss careers in clothing construction or crafts.
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Numerical Analysis: Machine Representation of Numbers
In this machine representation of a number instructional activity, students explore definitions such as floating-point, round-off error, binary representation of a number, mantissa, and sign bit. They identify significant digits and...
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Strategies to Overcome Gender Bias in the Machine Shop: Knurling
Students demonstrate the use of a knurling tool. In this machine shop technique lesson, students will demonstrate safety as they properly use the knurling tool to create a diamond knurl and a straight knurl on a cylindrical piece of...
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