Machines - WebquestPart I: Simple MachinesMachines - Webquest

Part I: Simple Machines

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Simple machines are a part of our everyday lives. We use them without knowing that we are using a simple machine. They are all over. In this web-quest part I, you will learn what simple machines are and identify them so you will be able to create your own simple machine that will be used in one of the following places: garden, kitchen, restaurant, garage, boat, or school.

TASKThere are actually three separate tasks to accomplish in this web quest. First, you must become familiar with the 6 different types of simple machines by studying pre-selected sites on the web. You will be required to answer a series of questions related to the information found on these sites. be sure to answer your assigned questions neatly and in complete sentences. Finally, you must design and build a machine that accomplishes a specified task.

PROCESS

Task 1: Read the following article and draw a complete graphic organizer. (Type II)

Task 2.Task 2.

Visit the web-sites bellow to learn about simple machines. Feel free to use this format for your report: http://www.lakelandschools.us/do/lbrandon/Machines/Plan.htm

-Name the six categories of simple machines. -Explain how each of the six simple machines work. -Give an example and draw a diagram of each of the six simple machines. (Type II)-http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/SimpleMachines/machines002.htm-http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm

Task 3. Have you ever wondered how simple machines make life easier? Your job now is to locate living example of a simple machine.

Task 3. Have you ever wondered how simple machines make life easier? Your job now is to locate living example of a simple machine.

Find and observe a simple machine that's used in your home, school, or community. Print out this page and answer the questions below. When you're done taking notes on this form, write your report. Use this site to find questions to make your report. (Type III)

http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirtrep/simple/observe.htm

Task 4. READING ABOUT SIMPLE MACHINES (Type I)Read the following text and answer the corresponding questions.Task 4. READING ABOUT SIMPLE MACHINES (Type I)Read the following text and answer the corresponding questions.