1. Simple Machines February 25, 2013 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone DO NOW: Date: February 25, 2013 6.8E investigate how inclined planes and pulleys can be used to change the amount of force needed to move an object. Do Now sheet 1.Pick up a new Do Now sheet 2.Put your CB on your desk 3.Copy down this week’s TEKS 4. Q?: In paragraph 1, what is the meaning of the word ruins?

2. Simple Machines February 26, 2013 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone DO NOW: Date: February 26, 2013 6.8E investigate how inclined planes and pulleys can be used to change the amount of force needed to move an object. Do Now sheet 1.Get out your Do Now sheet 2.Put your CB on your desk 3.Q?:Put the events below in order. a) The marble is moved up the ramp using a pulley system. b) The marble is placed on a wooden sled. c) Iron wedges are used to break the massive marble. d) Masons begin carving the marble.

3. Simple Machines February 27- 28, 2013 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone DO NOW: Date: February 27-28, 2013 6.8E investigate how inclined planes and pulleys can be used to change the amount of force needed to move an object. Do Now sheet 1.Get out your Do Now sheet 2.Put your CB on your desk 3. Q?: How many columns does the Parthenon have?

4. Simple Machines March 1, 2013 Ms. Smith Mrs. Malone DO NOW: Date: March 1, 2013 6.8E investigate how inclined planes and pulleys can be used to change the amount of force needed to move an object. Do Now sheet 1.Get out your Do Now sheet 2.Put your CB on your desk 3. Q?: What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?