1. Simple Machine Group Work
Directions: Your group will be assigned one of the following simple machines. On poster paper complete questions 1-4 about your simple machine. You will be given about 20 minutes to complete your anchor chart. When you are finished, you will present your findings to the class.
Inclined plane
Wedge
Screw
1st Class Lever
2nd Class Levers
3rd Class Levers
Wheel and axle
Pulley
Explain how the simple machine your group has been assigned makes work easier.
How can you figure out the mechanical advantage for the simple machine your group has been assigned.
Two Written and Illustrated examples of your simple machine (include pictures).
Give one example of a complex machine that has your simple machine in it (include a picture).