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The
learner will build an understanding of technological designs.
1. Assess the invention of
tools and techniques to solve problems.
2. Observe the many tools
that are based on designs found in nature.
3. Determine how people use
simple machines to solve problems.
4. Evaluate the attributes
of simple machines that can be manipulated or combined to affect outcomes.
5. Assess the natural resources
necessary to construct machines and tools.
LEARN
Lesson Plans:
Simple:
Now Compound (Post-Visit)
Archaeological
Context
A
Siouan Village (Archaeology)
Solar
Cooking
Mending
Pottery (Archaeology)
Classification
and Attributes (Archaeology)
Observation
and Inference (Archaeology)
Make
It Simple-Now Find It (Museum Visit)
Let's
Make It Simple (Pre-Visit)
Why
is the Past Important? *orig
The Force is With You
Other Lesson Plans and Resources
Moving
Along With Simple Machines - This
is an excellent, very integrated unit with many activities to use.
Simple
Machines Make the World Go Round - Here is another very integrated
unit worth checking out.
Simple
Machines - These activities that demonstrate the concepts of how
simple machines work come from the Society of Women Engineers.
Making Physics
Fun - Find out about the basics of simple machines from the Franklin
Institute Online. Be sure to check out the Try an Activity.
Simple
Machines - Also from the Franklin Institute, this contains information
about simple machines with some demonstrations and extra information
to extend the concepts.
Simple
Machines - This 3rd grade unit covers the principals of simple
machines and what makes them work. You'll find many activities here.
Machines
and Work - This is a 5th grade unit like the one above that studies
the principals behind simple machines in reference to transferring
forces and accomplishing work. You will find many activities here.
Simple
Machines - Here you'll find more activities to demonstrate the
concepts of simple machines. You may want to have your students complete
the "Machines Within Machines" activity.
Marvelous
Machines - Get lots of great activities to demonstrate different
simple machines.
Simple Machines
- More about simple machines with an activity to illustrate the concepts.
Inventor's Toolbox - The Elements of Machines -
Find out how simple machines make work easier here. Be sure to
visit the Gadget Anatomy link at the bottom to see if you can apply
what you learn.
How
Stuff Works
- Ever want to know what makes things work? Students will find this
site fascinating.
Work
is Simple With Simple Machines - Students will investigate simple
machines and their usefulness in everyday activities - has an activity
to illustrate each simple machine.
Webquests
Exploring
Simple Machines -
Investigate different types of simple machines and work toward inventing
and making one of your own.
Simple
Machines Webquest - Students explore the different kinds of simple
machines as they work toward building a mousetrap.
Simple
Machine Invention Webquest - Learn about the 6 simple machines
and how they are used, find out who Rube Goldberg was and how he used
simple machines to build more complex machines, learn about the patent
process, and design a simple machine to make your life easier.
Simple
Machines - In this quest, students identify and research 6 simple
machines to create a new compound machine to make life easier. They
then create a poster to market it.
Simple
Machines Webquest - Become an inventor and learn how simple machines
make your life easier.
Simple
Machines Webquest - Students learn the concepts of simple machines,
demonstrate how they work, identify some found in their homes and
research an inventor.
Simple Machines
image from The
Franklin Institute.
Background by Cheryl Sylvain.
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