Simple Machines Activity and Readings Articles WebQuest BUNDLE

SAVE 30% !!! Great as Sub-Plans! NO PREP! In this BUNDLE students will read articles about Everyday Simple Machines, Informational Articles about Simple Machines, and an engaging Simple Machine Webquest.

1. Everyday Simple Machines activity, students will:

• READ an article about Everyday Simple Machines.
• The articles include the following: Handle Power, Skateboard Science, Flagpole Wonders, Can Opener Chronicles, Fastenating Facts, Escalator Adventure, and Swing Savvy.
• RESPOND to 20 text-dependent analysis questions.

2. Simple Machines Reading and Questions activity, students will:

• READ an article about Simple Machines.
• The articles include the following Simple Machines: The Lever, The Pulley, The Wheel and Axle,The Inclined Planes, The Wedge, and The Screw.
• RESPOND to 20 text-dependent analysis questions.

3. Simple Machine WebQuest students will:

• Part A –Watch a video introducing the physics concept of work and simple machines. Students make a sketch of each simple machine and give an example of its use.
• Part B – Practice identifying the 6 types of simple machines via an interactive video.
• Part C – Order the simple machines used in a student’s complex machine built to water a plant.
• Part D – Match simple machines to everyday objects.
• Part E – Label the parts of a lever.
• Part F – Hands-on lever activity (can be done at home or at school).
• Part G – Students apply their new knowledge.

Teacher Notes:

• All information in the worksheet comes directly from the text, so no prior knowledge is required.
• This text is written for the middle school level.
• This resource is not editable.
• Includes answer key.