Learners formulate new applications for simple machines in an original invention that solves a common problem. They brainstorm ideas for a new product using simple machines and communicate a finished project through an oral, written, and graphic presentation.

Concepts

simple machines, inventions, inventors, innovation

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Additional Tags

simple machines, science

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Instructional Ideas

• Give class members time to do some of their research outside of school
• Acquire books about inventing from the library to have in the classroom

Classroom Considerations

• Requires access to PowerPoint, or another presentation software, as well as access to the Internet
• Suggests four days of instruction and activities

Pros

• Includes links to supporting websites as well as a worksheet to outline research

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.7 W.7.7 W.8.7 SL.6.1.a SL.6.5 SL.7.1.a SL.7.5 SL.8.1.a SL.8.5