1. Simple Machines

2. The Task You must be able to prove that each type of the six simple machines can be found in our school, as well as three compund machines. Once you have completed your investigation and have your evidence, you must create a presentation to convince your class. Before you conduct your investigation, you must complete Investigator Training. An investigator is a person who is searching and looking for answers to questions.

3. The Process Welcome to Investigator Training! 1.First you will be assigned a partner who will complete the training with you. 2.Next you will complete all of the steps in the training session. 3.When you graduate from training, you and your partner will walk around the school taking pictures of one example of each of the six simple machines and three complex machines. 4.You will write three sentences about each simple machine explaining what it is, how it moves, and who it helps. 5.You will create a report using Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word to present to the class. 6.After presenting your evidence, you will invent a new machine that will help someone in our school.

4. Step 1 What is a Simple Machine? Click on the screen below to find out the answer to this question.

5. Now, talk to your partner about what you learned about simple machines. Can you name 3? Why do we have simple machines?

6. Step 2 What is a compound machine? Click on the screen below to find out the answer to this question.

7. How are simple and compound machines alike? How are simple and compound machines different?

8. Step 3 Take a look at simple machines that can be found at home. Click on the house button to take a tour of a home to find the simple machines.

9. Step 4 Investigate the simple machines found in the science center. Print this chart and take it to the science center.chart Write down which simple machines you find. Write down what each machine does. Does it move a car or scoop ice cream into a bowl?

10. Step 5 Click on the screw to visit a website to see photos of more simple machines.

11. Step 6 Take a quiz to see how well you have learned your simple machines! Be sure to show your teacher how you did! Click on the picture to take your quiz. Print your results to show your teacher.

12. Congratulations! You have passed investigator training!

13. You are ready to begin the investigation of your school! Step 1 You and your partner must walk around the school and find examples of each simple machine (lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane, and screw) and three compound machines. Print this form to help you during your investigation.form Take pictures of each one that you find. Write three sentences about each picture telling: –The name of the simple or complex machine. –How the machine works. –How it makes work easier.

14. Check your sentences for -Capitals and periods -Misspelled words -9 pictures including: lever pulley wedge wheel and axle inclined plane screw three compound machines

15. Step 2 Create a presentation of your photos and sentences using one of the following: Photo Story Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Word

16. Step 3 With your partner, practice your speech for your presentation and be ready to present when your teacher calls on you.

17. Invention Convention Now that you have completed your investigation, you are ready to invent your own compound machine! You must help make someone’s job easier. On a piece of drawing paper, sketch your device. Be sure to include at least 3 simple machines in your invention. Be prepared to present it to the class.

18. Evaluation You will be individually graded on all of your work including your ability to work with a partner. Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score Completion of Chart: Investigate and Understand Simple Machines and their uses VA Science SOL 3.1,.2 The student has correctly identified the simple machines at the science center and shows 60-69% understanding of their uses. The student has correctly identified the simple machines at the science center and shows 70-79% understanding of their uses. The student has correctly identified the simple machines at the science center and shows 80-89% understanding of their uses. The student has correctly identified the simple machines at the science center and shows 90- 100% understanding of their uses. Online Quiz: Identify Simple Machines VA Science SOL 3.2 The student correctly identified 11 out of 15 simple machines. The student correctly identified 12 out of 15 simple machines. The student correctly identified 13 out of 15 simple machines. The student correctly identified 14 out of 15 simple machines.

19. Evaluation School Investigation Written Report Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score VA Science SOL 3.1,3.2 and Writing 3.1,3.2,3.10 Technology Standards C/T 3-5.1, 3-5.2, 3-5.4, 3-5.5,3- 5.7, 3-5.8 *The student photographed six out of nine simple machines (lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, and three compound machines). *The student wrote one complete sentence with few capitals, periods, and many misspelled words. *The student used technology and required much assistance (Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word) to present the information. *The student photographed seven out of nine simple machines (lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, and three compound machines). *The student wrote two complete sentences with most capitals, periods, and many misspelled words. *The student used technology and required much assistance (Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word) to present the information. *The student photographed eight out of nine simple machines (lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, and three compound machines). *The student wrote two complete sentences with most capitals, periods, and few misspelled words. *The student used technology with some assistance (Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word) to present the information. *The student photographed the nine simple machines (lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, inclined plane, screw, and three compound machines). *The student wrote three complete sentences with capitals, periods, and no misspelled words. *The student used technology (Photo Story, Microsoft Power Point, or Microsoft Word) to present the information.

20. Evaluation Oral Report VA Reading SOL 3.1,3.2 Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score The student delivered a presentation with no visual aide while using no vocabulary about ideas that may have been related to the topic. The student delivered a presentation with or without a visual aide with or without appropriate volume. The student used some specific vocabulary about ideas. The student delivered a presentation complete with a visual aide while speaking with a low volume and pitch. The student used specific vocabulary about organized ideas. The student delivered a presentation complete with a visual aide while speaking clearly and understandably with grammatically correct sentences. The student used specific vocabulary about organized ideas while using appropriate volume and pitch.

21. Evaluation Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score Invention Convention VA Science SOL 3.1,3.2 The student drew an invention (simple machine) which will help someone, but not in school. The invention includes one simple machine. The student drew an invention (compound machine) which will help someone, but not in school. The invention includes at two simple machines. The student drew an invention (compound machine) which will help someone in school. The invention includes at two simple machines. The student drew an invention (compound machine) which will help someone in school. The invention includes at least three simple machines. Working with a Partner The student worked with a partner during 8 of the 11 parts of the Webquest. The student worked with a partner during 9 of the 11 parts of the Webquest. The student worked with a partner during 10 of the 11 parts of the Webquest. The student worked with a partner during all parts (11 out of 11) of the Webquest.

22. Conclusion People have been using simple machines for thousands of years. They are used so often that we forget what life would be like without them. We will continue to use them as well as invent new machines to help humans live better lives.

23. Resources Pictures and Videos: United StreamingUnited Streaming Websites: EdheadsEdheads Mikids Quia Simple Machine Quiz Books: How Things Work; 621.3 SCI Simple Machines Made Simple ; PRO 621.8 AND; Ralph E. St. Andre