Simple+Machines

=Simple Machines = = = =Stages 1 - 2 =

Websites:
Simple Machines [|EdHead's Simple Machines Activities] Goldburger to go BBC Bitesize Science

[|Mikids] Understanding Simple Machines [|inQuiry Almanac] [|Museum of Science: Inventor's ToolBox] [|Museum of Science: Inventor's WorkShop] toc

Especially for teachers:
[|Lesson Plans] Nasa for Educators [|Marvelous Machines Experiments] [|Dirtmeister Science Reporters]

Activities:
[|Build a rubber-band powered car] [|Build a balloon powered car - video] [|Build a balloon powered car - NASA] [|Magic School Bus - Pulley Experiment]

TaLe Resources:
Login to the portal to find: Pushing and pulling: how much force? - Code: X03A4

Research Task:
Find out the six simple machine types. List them in your research book Choose 2 of the simple machines. Find out what they do or how they work and give some examples of how we use them in our everyday life. Include a diagram of each of the simple machines you chose.



//**Remember**// to keep referring back to the task you were given to make sure the information is helping you complete it. Links have been included to help you withtoc


 * the Information Skills Process,
 * searching the internet and library catalogues with keywords, and
 * a selection of books, websites and elearning objects to help get you started.

//**Remember**// to make notes in your research book as you go. //**Remember**// to write the details of the books, websites and elearning objects you use in your bibliography

Key Words:
simple machine work effort force friction

http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm "**A machine is any device that helps you do work"**  http://www.fi.edu/pieces/knox/automaton/simple.htm
 * //__A simple machine:__//**
 * "Simple machines make work easier for us by allowing us to push or pull over increased distances. **"

Use the sites below to find definitions for other keys words for this topic. Record the definitions in your Research Book

Encyclopedias- Dictionaries:
FactMonster [] Children's Encarta DV D Computer Software

Library Catalogues
Use keywords to help locate resources in the catalogues Hurstville South PS Library Catalogue

Kogarah Library

Hurstville Library

Internet Searching:
AskKids

GoGooligans

[|KidsClick!]

Books:
There are books on simple machines in the library. Look in the non-fiction section for books numbered **621**. Below are some of the titles you may find:


 * 621.8 WAD** //A Book About Gears// Harlan Wade


 * 621.8 WIL** //Wheels// John Williams

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