(1) Complete a chart which includes
the six different types of simple machines, what it does,
and examples of how we use this kind of simple machine
today.
(2) Use this information to create
a new compound machine that would be helpful to you. You
will create a model of this machine
(3) Create a poster to market your
compound machine to your classmates. This poster should
have a model of your machine and focus on the usefulness
of your machine.
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Process
1. You and a partner will use
the Internet resources above to locate the names of the six
types of simple machines and how these machines work. Record
this information on the Simple Machines Table.
2. How do these simple machines
make life much easier? Your job is to locate examples of how
we use each type of simple machine to make life easier.
Record this information on your table
3. Now it's your turn to be an
scientist! Using the information your have collected,
create a brand new machine which uses at least two simple
machines. Label the different simple machines your new
invention uses. How does this machine make work easier
for the user?
4. Use SuperPrint to create a poster
to sell your invention. Be sure to include a picture of your
machine and label the types of simple machines that make up
your new machine. Also
include why this machine is so great...how would it improve
life for the user.
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Evaluation
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Task
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Little
Evidence
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Some
Evidence
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Achieved
the Standard
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Exceeded
the Standard
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Identify, define
and provide examples of simple machines.
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Identifies less
then 4 simple machines.
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Identifies and
defines 4 or more simple machines. Is missing
examples on some machines.
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Identifies, defines
and provides 1 example of each simple machine.
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Identifies, defines
and provides more than one example of each simple
machine.
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Design a machine
made up of two or more simple machines.
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Invention uses only
1 simple machine in its design. Does not solve a
problem. Does not work.
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Invention uses the
same type of machine more then once. Machine does
not solve a problem. Does not perform as
expected.
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Invention uses 2 or
more different types of machines. Machine solves a
problem. Does not perform as expected.
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Invention uses a
variety of simple machines. Machine solves a
problem. Performs as expected during demonstration.
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Create a poster
that markets your new machine.
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Poster is poorly
illustrated. Does not have the machine showcased.
Simple machines are not identified. Contains more
then 5 grammatical and/or spelling errors.
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Poster is
illustrated. The machine is showcased. At least one
simple machine is identified. Does not highlight
how this machine would improve your life. Contains
2 to 5 grammatical and/or spelling errors.
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Poster is
illustrated. The machine is showcased. All simple
machine are identified. Makes an attempt to
identify how this machine would improve your life.
Contains 1 or 2 grammatical and/or spelling
errors.
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Poster is colorful
and well illustrated. The machine is showcased and
clearly labeled. Highlights how this machine would
improve life for the user. Contains no grammatical
or spelling errors.
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Conclusion
In this WebQuest you have learned what
simple machines are and found examples of how they are used
to help us everyday. You have also learned how simple
machines can be combined to work together to make compound
machines. Working as a scientist you have created a way to
make your life easier by inventing a new compound
machine.
Remember man had to invent these
simple machines to make life easier. How do you think early
man lived without even the simplest machines? What effect
would this have on your life today?
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