simple machines. the task you must be able to prove that each type of the six simple machines can be...
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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.
The student has correctly
identified the simple machines
at the science center and shows
70-79% understanding of
their uses.
The student has correctly
identified the simple machines
at the science center and shows
80-89% understanding of
their uses.
The student has correctly
identified the simple machines
at the science center and shows
90-100% understanding of
their uses.
Online Quiz:Identify Simple MachinesVA Science SOL 3.2
The student correctly
identified 11 out of 15 simple machines.
The student correctly
identified 12 out of 15 simple machines.
The student correctly
identified 13 out of 15 simple machines.
The student correctly
identified 14 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.
The student delivered a
presentation with or without a visual
aide with or without
appropriate volume. The student used some specific
vocabulary about ideas.
The student delivered a
presentation complete with a visual aide while speaking with a low volume and
pitch. The student used
specific vocabulary about organized ideas.
The student delivered a
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.
The student drew an invention (compound
machine) which will help someone
in school.The invention
includes at two simple machines.
The student drew an invention (compound
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.
The student worked with a
partner during 9 of the 11 parts of the Webquest.
The student worked with a
partner during 10 of the 11 parts of the Webquest.
The student worked with a
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