Curriculum
Standards
Students will gain
an understanding of what the six simple machines are and how they work.
They will learn that simple machines can function separately or together
to help make our work easier.
Science Standard
of Learning 3.2
The student will
investigate and understand simple machines and their uses. Key concepts
include
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identifying and differentiating
the six types of simple machines (lever, screw, pulley, wheel and axle,
inclined plane, and wedge).
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analyzing the application
and explaining the purpose of each of the six types of simple machines.
An example would be that an inclined plane is a ramp to make it easier
for a heavy object to be moved up or down.
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differentiating and
classifying specific examples of simple machines found in school and household
items.
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designing and constructing
an apparatus that contains a simple machine.
This WebQuest requires
problem solving, critical thinking, and working in groups to practice cooperative
learning skills with a focus on communication.