Introduction
Hello Scientists!
Wonder: How do simple machines make life easier for us?
This is the question that you and your classmates will investigate in your role as student physicists.
Task
You will need to demonstrate the effects of simple machines on work.
Process
Instructions:
1. Explore the virtual simulation . . .
https://www.msichicago.org/play/simplemachines/
- While you were helping Twitch at the museum, what simple machines helped you collect all the missing parts?
- Elaborate on what you explored and noticed during your work at the museum. Minimum of 3 complete sentences.
2. Watch the video . . .
- Machines were made to make work simpler. List 6 simple machines.
- Provide 2 real-life example of a simple machine.
- Write a summary of the video. Minimum of 4 complete sentences.
3. Investigate the presentation to learn more about energy ! ! !
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dl8tEniGGOPWsI5Tdlcpqb1ht4_vWKdm2Ncx0I8RXTI/edit?usp=sharing
- What is work?
- List two examples of work and two examples of NO work.
- There are 6 simple machines mentioned in the presentation. Provide 2 examples of EACH simple machine.
- Do more threads on a screw make work easier or harder? Why?
- What is the relationship between the location of the fulcrum in a lever and effort?
Evaluation
Scientists...
Let's see what you have learned ! ! !
Click on the link to be sent to your evaluation exam . . .
GOOD LUCK ! ! !
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXM2dcxFcbeU8ljRkXf4VBuESO6ZM36pIheVDH6mzqE/edit?usp=sharing
Conclusion
Well Done Scientists ! ! !
You have shown that you understand the effects of simple machines on work . . .
You have a task to do ! ! !
- Select 1 of the 6 projects found in the link. https://stemeducationguide.com/simple-machine-projects/
- You will record or provide an image of yourself building your model.
- You will then write a one page reflection on your experience with the project.
Introduce your project.
What did you learn?
Were there any surprises?
Explain how simple machines make life easier for us.
Credits
Teacher Page
Standard:
MS-PS2-1. Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects
Essential Question: How do simple machines make life easier for us?