Science
Target Skills for Simple Machines Unit:
After the unit the students will be able to:
- sort & classify simple machines
- measure using a spring scale
- understand that force is measurable
- define work, force, and energy
- demonstrate friction and list factors that increase or decrease friction
- list the 6 simple machines and examples of each
- construct & experiment with screws
- construct & experiment with a wheel and axle
- construct and experiment with a pulley system
- construct & experiment with a lever
- experiment with a wedge
Explore some of the websites below to learn more about the simple machines.