K'Nex Simple Machines Shaw STEM Lab 2013-2014

Background Information A simple machine is a simple mechanism (machine) that provide mechanical advantage. In short, it makes doing something hard much easier! We use simple machines everyday!

Background Information Compound Machines is two or more Simple Machines put together. The end result of a Compound Machine makes the work easier than each of the Simple Machines!

Questions Cite the six (6) simple machines. Explain what a compound machine is and cite two (2) compound machines.

About K’Nex K’Nex in the STEM Lab are organized by color. Please help keep it this way! All of the instructions are located on the class website. After you’ve built a project be sure to answer the questions at the end of the instructions.

About K’Nex If you’ve never used or built with K’Nex, check out this helpful guide on how they can connect!

About K’Nex Next to the K’Nex area there are tubs for you to gather your parts and to store your pieces. Do NOT take your project apart!

Do It! Go back and construct another K’Nex project from a different category. Or you may go play a game by the Museum of Science and Industry and learn more about Simple & Compound Machines Be sure to take Print Screens of your progress!