Simple Machines. The Task You must be able to prove that each type of the six simple machines can be found in our school, as well as three compund machines

Simple Machines

The Task

You must be able to prove that each type of the six simple machines can be found in our school, as well as three compund machines. Once you have completed your investigation and have your evidence, you must create a presentation to convince your class.

Before you conduct your investigation, you must complete Investigator Training. An investigator is a person who is searching and looking for answers to questions.

The ProcessWelcome to Investigator Training!

1. First you will be assigned a partner who will complete the training with you.

2. Next you will complete all of the steps in the training session.

3. When you graduate from training, you and your partner will walk around the school taking pictures of one example of each of the six simple machines and three complex machines.

4. You will write three sentences about each simple machine explaining what it is, how it moves, and who it helps.

5. You will create a report using Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word to present to the class.

6. After presenting your evidence, you will invent a new machine that will help someone in our school.

Step 1 What is a Simple Machine?

Click on the screen below to find out the answer to this question.

Now, talk to your partner about what you learned about simple machines.

Can you name 3? Why do we have simple

machines?

Step 2What is a compound machine?

Click on the screen below to find out the answer to this question.

How are simple and compound machines

alike?

How are simple and compound machines

different?

Step 3

Take a look at simple machines that can be found at home.Click on the house button to take a tour of a home to find the

simple machines.

Step 4

Investigate the simple machines found in the science center.

Print this chart and take it to the science center.

• Write down which simple machines you find.

• Write down what each machine does. Does it move a car or scoop ice cream into a bowl?

Step 5Click on the screw to visit a website to see photos of

more simple machines.

Step 6Take a quiz to see how well you have learned

your simple machines! Be sure to show your teacher how you did!

Click on the picture to take your quiz.Print your results to show your teacher.

Congratulations!

You have passed investigator training!

You are ready to begin the investigation of your school!

Step 1• You and your partner must walk around the

school and find examples of each simple machine (lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane, and screw) and three compound machines.

• Print this form to help you during your investigation.

• Take pictures of each one that you find.• Write three sentences about each picture telling:

– The name of the simple or complex machine.– How the machine works.– How it makes work easier.

Check your sentences for

-Capitals and periods-Misspelled words-9 pictures including:

lever pulley wedge wheel and axle inclined plane screw three compound machines

Step 2

Create a presentation of your photos and sentences using one of the following:

Photo StoryMicrosoft Power Point

Microsoft Word

Step 3

With your partner, practice your speech for your presentation and be

ready to present when your teacher calls on you.

Invention Convention

Now that you have completed your investigation, you are ready to

invent your own compound machine!

You must help make someone’s job easier.

On a piece of drawing paper, sketch your device.

Be sure to include at least 3 simple machines in your invention.

Be prepared to present it to the class.

EvaluationYou will be individually graded on all of your work

including your ability to work with a partner.

Beginning1

Developing2

Accomplished3

Exemplary4

Score

Completion of Chart:Investigate and Understand Simple Machines and their usesVA Science SOL 3.1,.2

The student has correctly

identified the simple machines

at the science center and shows

60-69% understanding of

their uses.





their uses.





their uses.





their uses.

Online Quiz:Identify Simple MachinesVA Science SOL 3.2

The student correctly

identified 11 out of 15 simple machines.







EvaluationSchool

Investigation Written Report

Beginning1

Developing2

Accomplished3

Exemplary4

Score

VA Science SOL3.1,3.2

and

Writing3.1,3.2,3.10

TechnologyStandards

C/T 3-5.1, 3-5.2, 3-5.4, 3-5.5,3-

5.7, 3-5.8

*The student photographed six out of nine simple machines (lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane,

screw, and three compound machines).

*The student wrote one complete

sentence with few capitals, periods,

and many misspelled words.*The student used

technology and required much

assistance (Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or

Microsoft Word) to present the information.

*The student photographed

seven out of nine simple machines

(lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and

axle, inclined plane, screw, and three compound

machines).*The student wrote two complete sentences with most capitals, periods, and many misspelled words.*The student used technology and required much assistance (Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word) to present the information.

*The student photographed

eight out of nine simple machines

(lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and

axle, inclined plane, screw, and three compound

machines).*The student wrote two complete sentences with most capitals, periods, and few misspelled words.*The student used technology with some assistance (Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word) to present the information.

*The student photographed the

nine simple machines (lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane,

screw, and three compound machines).

*The student wrote three complete sentences with capitals, periods, and no misspelled words.*The student used technology (Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word) to present the information.

Evaluation

Oral ReportVA Reading SOL

3.1,3.2

Beginning1

Developing2

Accomplished3

Exemplary4

Score

The student delivered a

presentation with no visual aide while using no

vocabulary about ideas that may

have been related to the topic.


presentation with or without a visual

aide with or without

appropriate volume. The student used some specific

vocabulary about ideas.


presentation complete with a visual aide while speaking with a low volume and

pitch. The student used

specific vocabulary about organized ideas.


presentation complete with a visual aide while speaking clearly

and understandably

with grammatically

correct sentences. The student used

specific vocabulary about organized ideas

while using appropriate

volume and pitch.

Evaluation

Beginning1

Developing2

Accomplished3

Exemplary4

Score

InventionConvention

VA Science SOL3.1,3.2

The student drew an invention

(simple machine) which will help

someone, but not in school.

The invention includes one

simple machine.

The student drew an invention (compound

machine) which will help someone, but not in school.

The invention includes at two

simple machines.


machine) which will help someone

in school.The invention

includes at two simple machines.


machine) which will help someone

in school.The invention

includes at least three simple machines.

Working with a Partner

The student worked with a

partner during 8 of the 11 parts of the Webquest.






partner during all parts (11 out of

11) of the Webquest.

Conclusion

People have been using simple machines for thousands of years. They are used so often that we forget what life would be like without them. We will continue to use them as well as invent new machines to help humans live better lives.

Resources

Pictures and Videos: United Streaming

Websites: Edheads Mikids

Quia Simple Machine Quiz

Books: How Things Work; 621.3 SCI Simple Machines Made Simple ; PRO 621.8

AND; Ralph E. St. Andre

Documents

Simple Machines. The Task You must be able to prove that each type of the six simple machines can be found in our school, as well as three compund machines