Simple Machines Unit

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Explore the basics of engineering and discover more about Simple Machines through hands-on activities and challenges for the inclined plane, lever, pulley, screw, wedge, and wheel & axle. Designed with multiple grade levels in mind, this resource provides a variety of activities, vocabulary, and lessons to fit your class' needs.

----------UNIT OVERVIEW----------

Lesson 1: Work and Force (includes Newton's First Law of Motion: inertia and friction)

Lesson 2: What is a Simple Machine?

Lesson 3: Inclined Plane

Lesson 4: Wedge

Lesson 5: Pulley

Lesson 6: Screw

Lesson 7: Lever

Lesson 8: Wheel and Axle

Lesson 9-10: Review and Assessment

----------WHAT'S INCLUDED?----------

• A complete Teacher Guide with material overview, parent letter, and lesson plans covering big ideas, essential questions, vocabulary, materials, step-by-step plans, and extensions (8 in all)

• Vocabulary Cards

• PowerPoint Presentations/printable books

• Whole class, group, and independent activities to design and build working models

• Student worksheets, informational texts, and interactive pages

• Review game for vocabulary

• Student comprehension assessment

• Student project with self-assessment and teacher rubric assessment

Please see the preview to see what's included.

Created for the following:

Next Generation Science Standards: K-2 Engineering

Ontario Curriculum: Gr. 2 Science

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