1. Starter 1 4
NAME EACH OF THE SIMPLE MACHINES IN THE IMAGES 2 5 3 6

2. Review

3. Learning Intentions Sucess Criteria
To explore the basic mechanical functions of links and guides
Sucess Criteria
I can describe a link based on the the 4 characteristics
I can identify rotational and translational guides

4. Schedule Notes on guides and links Examples Mini Lab- Scissor Analysis
Lab Exam Discussion

5. Basic Mechanical Function
Links: Connect two or more parts of a technical object. Guide: Controls the motion of a piece of a technical object.

6. 2 Types of Guides Translational guide:
Controls the motion of a part of an object in a rectilinear motion (straight line).
EXAMPLES
TRAIN TRACKS
DRAWER SLIDES

7. 2 Types of Guides
2. Rotational Guide:  Controls the motion of a part of an object in a circular direction.
Ferris Wheel
Door Hinge

8. Practice
Decide whether the images on your paper represent rotational or translational guides.

9. Links can be described based on 4 characteristics.

11. DIRECT OR INDIRECT?
INDIRECT (SCREWS)
DIRECT!

13. Removable or Non-removable?

15. RIGID OR FLEXIBLE?
FLEXIBLE
RIGID

17. COMPLETE OR PARTIAL?
PARTIAL
COMPLETE

18. Let’s Practice

19. Lab Exam
You will be asked to create a prototype that will complete a task
You need to understand the following concepts
Raw materials, materials equipment
Guides and Links

20. IMPORTANT DATES
You CAN NOT miss school on these dates unless you have a doctors note! Day #1) May 19th- Individual planning Day #2) May 25th- Group planning/construction Day #3) May 27th- Construction/trials Day #4) May 31st- Evaluation (prototype complete) THAT ONLY LEAVES ONE CLASS FOR EXAM REVIEW!

21. Partners You pick one person and then I will make a group of 3-4
 Record your choice on your paper.