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Simple Machines Gr. 4-6 (Machines & Motion)

SKU
035378
ISBN
9781550355840
Grade 4-6
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Simple Machines Gr. 4-6 (Machines & Motion)
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Publisher's Description of Simple Machines Gr. 4-6 (Machines & Motion)
Teach the various types of Machines in Motion using concepts of gravity, air pressure, and motion. Study inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, wheel, and axle, and pulley. Students will understand the properties of air and the principles of flight and will be able to relate science and technology to life outside the classroom.

 Simple Machines - Experiments and Activities
  • Inclined Plane
  • The Wedge
  • The Screw
  • Levers
  • The Pulley
  • Wheel and Axle
  • Friction
  • Compound Machines
  • Review
  • For the Teacher:
At A Glance - list of skills and learning outcomes covered
  • Teacher Assessment Rubric
  • Teacher Suggestions
  • Scientific Method for Teachers
  • Conference Evaluation
  • Certificate
  • Answer Key
 For the Students:
  • Student Assessment Rubric
  • Scientific Method for Students
  • Student Learning Log
  • Student Review Worksheets
  • Student Follow-Up Activities and Work Sheets
This book supports many of the fundamental concepts and learning outcomes from the curriculum for these provinces: Alberta, Grade 4, Science, Wheels & Levers; British Columbia, Grade 5, Science, Physical Science, Forces & Simple Machines; Manitoba, Grade 5, Science, Cluster 3, Forces & Simple Machines; Ontario, Grade 4, Science, Understanding Structures & Mechanisms, Pulleys & Gears; Saskatchewan, Grade 5, Science, Physical Science, Forces & Simple Machines.

96 pages
Category Description for Simple Machines (Machines & Motion Series)

A nice, simple presentation which follows the scientific method (question, predict, process, observe, conclude) through a series of experiments which explore the nature and function of simple machines. Each simple machine is presented in definition and illustration, followed by activities and experiments which young children can perform. Procedures are written and illustrated and a log sheet for recording the results of each experiment is provided. Blanks are marked “I wonder:” “I think:” “I will:” “I saw:” and “I learned:". The concept of compound machines is also covered in a lesson following the study of each simple machine. Additional reproducible pages include worksheets, logs, and graphic organizers that you can use as desired.

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Grades:4-6
Brand:On the Mark Press
Author:T4T Learning
ISBN:9781550355840
EAN/UPC:771018020990
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.25
Weight in Pounds:0.49
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