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This Simple Machines unit plan also includes:
- Simple Machines - Introduction
- Simple Machines - Teaching Notes
- Simple Machines - Student’s Worksheets
- Unit 1 Presentation
- Unit 2 Presentation
- Unit 3 Presentation
- Graphic Organizer
- Graphic & Image
- Answer Key
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Planning a unit on simple machines? Save some time and energy with this collection of lessons and activities that explores how these devices are used in the real world to make life a little easier.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow students to work collaboratively with a partner or small group when completing the activities and exercises in this unit
- Bring in physical examples of the different types of simple machines to reinforce student learning
Classroom Considerations
- This unit was designed with English language learners in mind, but can be used with any student populations
Pros
- Resource is broken into three separate units, with five lessons in each
- A PowerPoint presentation is provided for each of the three units
- Activities and worksheets with answer keys are included with each lesson
- Summative assessments are provided at the end of each unit and include a combination of multiple choice, matching, and free response questions
Cons
- None