Simple Machines covers these concepts:
- work is done when a force is used to move something over a distance
- some jobs take more work that other jobs
- machines make work easier
- machines may have few
- many, or no moving parts
- the lever is a simple machine
- the wheel and axle is a simple machine
- the pulley is a simple machine
- the inclined plane is a simple machine
- the screw is a simple machine
- the wedge is a simple machine.
A variety of engaging activities present the concepts in ways that students can understand. Each concept presented includes:
- teacher directions for lessons
- reproducible resource pages such as sets of picture cards, minibooks, and lab sheets to record the results of hands-on investigations
Contains many reproducible, ready-to-go resources, such as record sheets, logbook forms, minibooks, and picture cards. Illustrated throughout with fun, yet accurate line art.
