Simple Machines
Here are the facts!
What are simple Machines? Read the introduction and explanation here
http://www.msichicago.org/online-science/simple-machines/activities/simple-machines-1/
Videos
http://brainpowerboy.com/play-and-learn-with-rube-goldberg-machines/
Virtual Makerspace Try it out
http://games.edheads.org/activities/manufacturing1/modules/module01.html
Lab Activities
http://pbskids.org/zoom/games/goldburgertogo/
Play and Learn with Rube Goldberg Machines
http://www.engineering.com/GamesPuzzles/DynamicSystems.aspx
Wallace and Grommet presents Invention Suspension: Cracking ‘Copter Capers.
Contraptions
http://www.classicdosgames.com/online/temim.html
http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/javalabs/java12/machine/index.htm
http://www.fi.edu/pieces/knox/automaton/simple.htm
http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm
http://www.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/
http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002079F/sub3.htm
http://www.rube-goldberg.com/index.html
Simulations
Contraption games
http://fantasticcontraption.com/
Build a Rube Goldberg Machine
Create your own Compound machine similar to contraptions- This is fun
http://kids.discovery.com/games/whizzball/whizzball.html
Experiment
Use the link below to put together a compound machine to move the ball into the cup!
http://inventionatplay.org/playhouse_tinker.html
Cloud creator
http://inventionatplay.org/playhouse_cloud.html
Puzzlemaker
http://inventionatplay.org/playhouse_puzzle.html
Word Play
http://inventionatplay.org/playhouse_wordplay.html
Biographies
http://inventionatplay.org/inventors_main.html
Project:
Review infor at http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science
1. Name each of the simple machines and explain what each one does in your own words (18 points)
2. Draw ten examples of each that are used in everyday life. You can sketch by hand, use sketch-up, kid pix, or GIMP. Try to come up with different ones than those used in the tutorial.
3. What is the formula for work ? http://library.thinkquest.org/20991/gather/formula/data/300.html
http://www.physicsforums.com/archive/index.php/t-116620.html (6 points)
4.Create 7 word problems that use the formula for work. Solve each problem and show your work.
Examples of Simple Machines
http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~mwampole/1-resources/simple-machines/index.html
http://www.tooter4kids.com/Simple_Machines/
The Experiments
Assessment
Online practice quiz http://www.quia.com/pop/36854.html?AP_rand=453569407
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