Simple Machines - Group Activity

Engage your class in developing their understanding of place value with this simple hands-on activity. Presented with a multi-digit number, young mathematicians use the provided digit cards to create numbers in response to a series of...

Planning a unit on simple machines? Save some time and energy with this collection of lessons and activities that explores how these devices are used in the real world to make life a little easier. 

Youngsters work in groups to solve clues involving latitude and longitude coordinates in order to decipher mystery animals in this fun learning experience!

Third graders examine simple machines. In this simple machines lesson, 3rd graders explore primary sources available from the Library of Congress featuring simple machines of years past. Students design their own compound...

Workout buddies aren't just for adults! Learners discuss the benefits of 60 minutes of physical activity each day and generate ideas for how they can accomplish this by working toward a goal with friends.

Students discuss the six simple machines and take home their Simple Machines Journal and write down all the items that are in their home that is a type of LEVER.

Third graders examine machinery in the modern world by completing a scavenger hunt.  In this technology lesson, 3rd graders utilize a computer to view photographs of simple machines they must locate.  Students take photographs with a...

Students identify and discuss simple machines and make picture examples of simple machines they are assigned.

Students are introduced to simple machines.

Fourth graders observe examples of simple machines found in the school, playground, and work environment. In this simple machines lesson plan, 4th graders review simple machines by viewing three web sites. Students tour the school and...