Simple Machines Webquest

1. Simple Machines Webquest

2. Introduction • A simple machine is a machine that does work with only one movement. • Simple machines make work easier by: • Changing the direction of the force, • Decreasing the amount of force required, OR • Decreasing the distance a force is applied • There are six simple machines: • Inclined plane • Wedge • Screw • Lever • Wheel and axle • Pulley

3. Task • You will be assigned to a specific part of this webquest and will be given special tasks and resources that can be used to complete the task. • NOTE: Our book discusses SIX simple machines. Some websites include a seventh – gears. You may include this simple machine in your project, but that is not a requirement. • Groups: • Snowflakes • Icicles • Wind

4. Snowflakes • Your job is to learn about simple machines and share what you have learned with the class. You will use this information to create your own machine. You might want to use the chart below to guide your note-taking.

5. Snowflakes • Step 1: Visit the first simple machine website.First simple machine website Write down at least two facts for each simple machine from that website. • Step 2: Read our textbook pages 109-115. Write down at least one new fact for each simple machine from your reading. • Step 3: Play the game from the Museum of Science and Industry about simple machines. Write down at least three things you learned from playing the game Simple machines game • Step 4: Take interactive quiz: Interactive quiz • Finished early? Play the game at http://edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

6. Icicles • Your task is to read about simple machines and share a description and example with the class. You will use this information to help create your project. You may want to use the chart below to guide your note-taking.

7. Icicles • Step 1: Visit First simple machines websiteFor each simple machine, read about the machine. I do not recommend clicking on the hyperlinks because some links are no longer active.Write down at least one fact for each simple machine. • Step 2: Read pages 109-115 in your textbook. Write down at least two new facts for each simple machine. • Step 3: Play the game from the Museum of Science and Industry about simple machines. Write down at least three things you learned from playing the game Simple machines game • Step 4: Take interactive quiz: Interactive quiz • Finished early? Play the game at http://edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

8. Wind • Your task is to read about simple machines and use the information you gather about simple machines to analyze compound machines. Take notes on each of the simple machines and take notes on what a compound machine is.

9. Wind • Step 1: Visit the first simple machine website. http://www.fi.edu/pieces/knox/automaton/simple.htm Write down at least two facts for each simple machine from that website. • Step 2: Read our textbook pages 109-115. Write down at least two new facts for each simple machine from your reading. • Step 3: Visit the second simple machine website. http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html Gadget Anatomy (link at the bottom) is good practice for analyzing compound machines. Write down anything new that you learned. • Step 4: Play the game from the Museum of Science and Industry about simple machines. Write down anything you learned from playing the game. Simple machines game • Finished early? Play the game at http://edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/