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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Good combination of teacher demonstration and student interaction for this simple machine lesson. Great for talking about force and work. Plans are for grades 2-4, yet are adaptable.
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My Science Site

Finding Examples of Machines [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Ready, set, go! Send your students racing to find examples of machines with this reproducible. A great way to enhance student learning on an unit on work and machines. This resource is in PDF form; requires Adobe Reader.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Rube Goldberg Invention Ii

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore motion, force and energy by building a complicated contraption to pour milk into a glass.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Simple Machine Resource Chart

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a chart that lists the six simple machines, defines them, explains how it helps and gives examples.