Simple Machines

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Goal Directed Learning | Entry Level

Subject: Science

Video Transcription

[Computer speaking]

Hi! Welcome to my garage, I just bought the car so try not to get any scratches on it all right? Have a look around and try to find and identify all 10 simple machines.

[Teacher speaking to class]
So we’ll hit start. What type of simple machine is the handle?

[Teacher voiceover]

We went to EdHeads and we went to the simple machine website where the kids went into four separate rooms and found actual simple machines, and then identified them as one of the seven simple machines.

Video Transcription
[Computer speaking]

Hi! Welcome to my garage, I just bought the car so try not to get any scratches on it all right? Have a look around and try to find and identify all 10 simple machines.

[Teacher speaking to class]
So we’ll hit start. What type of simple machine is the handle?

[Teacher voiceover]

We went to EdHeads and we went to the simple machine website where the kids went into four separate rooms and found actual simple machines, and then identified them as one of the seven simple machines.

Objectives

  • Students will find and identify simple machines.
  • Students will build a simple machine.
  • Students will be able to recognize that forces of gravity, magnetism, and electricity operate simple machines.

Procedure

  • First, ask students to name some simple machines.
  • Next, hold up some examples and non-examples of simple machines and ask students to identify which ones are the machines.
  • Then, have students work collaboratively to make simple machines using Lego kits.
  • As student responds to prompts, the computer program indicates whether their response is correct or not and keeps score.

Technology Present

  • Computers
  • Internet access

Grade Level: K-2

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Video Reference Number: 1123

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