Curated OER
An Invitation to Simple Machines
Third graders explore simple machines as a way of helping the principle with a hurt foot manuever his way around the campus.
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My Machine
Third graders explore how simple machines can affect their health and lifestyle. In addition, 3rd graders use their knowledge of simple machines to build a unique machine.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Simple Machines Internet Research
Students identify six types of simple machines, then use the Internet for research.
Curated OER
The Electromagnetic Crane
Students explore electromagnetism, simple machines and the design process. They use the concepts of electromagnetism to design and build a device that uses an electromagnet, a pulley and a lever using the provided Engineering Design...
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A Moving Experience - Forces and Inertia
Students view a video and complete corresponding activities to observe inertia. They observe and predict the effect various forces have on objects.
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Local Traffic Survey
Pupils conduct a traffic survey and interpret their data and use graphs and charts to display their results.
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5 More Ways to Have a Safe, Fun-Filled Summer!
Students review and discuss five important summer safety tips.
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On a Hunt for Simple Machines
Fifth graders identify six simple machines. They brainstorm types of machines and complete a KWL chart. Students observe and explain six simple machines found in the classroom and in their home. They share their list with the class.
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Simple Machine Test
Students complete several worksheets about machines. In this machine lesson students complete several handouts that describe the different machines and how pulleys work.
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Invention
Students create an invention, or simple machine, out of items taken from the recycling bin. Students draw diagrams of their proposed inventions, then create simple machines.
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Simple Machines
Students define the term simple machine, identify and appreciate their use. In this simple machines instructional activity students complete an activity and share their ideas.
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Simply Unique
Students identify, compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. They work together in groups to complete experiments using the simple machines. They write in their journals to reflect on the lesson.
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Solids in Bottles
Students use funnels to put the five solid materials into clear bottles with caps. They observe how the particulate materials look, sound, and move when they shake and roll the bottle. Finally, students write "sound and touch" poetry.
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Let's Go on a Trip
Students learning the English language play a simulation game in which they pretend to travel to another country. They complete several activities starting with "Deciding Where to Go" and working through "Going on the Flight." In each,...
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Advanced Sentence Completion 14
In this sentence completion worksheet, learners choose the best word(s) to complete each sentence from five possible choices.
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Erosion in Different Soils [Erosion Races]
Fourth graders review how erosion can happen by wind, water, and gravity which they studied in previous lesson. They attempt to discover if all soils erode at the same rate. In small groups, 4th graders experiment with three different...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Vectors: Inclined Planes
Through examples and interactive practice problems, this physics tutorial helps students understand how forces behave on an object on an inclined plane.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice With Inclined Planes
A video presentation providing example problems on finding the net force acting on objects at rest or sliding across inclined planes. [13:08]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice W/ Inclined Planes: Lesson 2
This lesson provides the learner with example problems on determining the net force acting on objects at rest or sliding across inclined planes. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Practice w/ Inclined Planes."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Inclines?
A webpage with equations and examples of how to solve inclined planes problems. Learn how to deal with slopes when surfaces usually aren't perfectly horizontal.
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing/the Screw
A full and complete discussion of the simple machine called the screw, a modified inclined plane. Many examples and drawings and applications.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Simple Machines Learning Site: Wedge
Several examples, along with a definition and explanation of the simple machine, the wedge.
The Franklin Institute
Spotlighting Simple Machines
Simple machines such as inclined planes in wedges and screws are explained.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Science Lessons: Simple Machines Learning Site
Provides definitions of all 6 simple machines with examples and student drawing of them. Interactive "simple machines quiz" at the end.