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Machines
Simple and complex machines help us do work with less force, or effort. This unit explains what work is, as well as the relationship between force and distance. It introduces the seven traditional simple machines and how they function. One or more simple machines may be combined to form complex machines capable of doing many repetitive, difficult, complicated, or dangerous tasks. Understanding how various machines work will help students to choose appropriate machines and use them properly.
Overview Resources
Unit Nonfiction Books
Simple and Complex Machines
low- Single-sided book | Projectable
- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz | Projectable
- Read eBook
- Listen eBook
- eQuiz
mid
- Single-sided book | Projectable
- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz | Projectable
- Read eBook
- Listen eBook
- eQuiz
high
Lesson Resources
Project-Based Learning Packs
Designing a Machine to Solve a Problem
Process Activities
FOCUS Books
The Mole Machine
low
low
Let's Ride a Bike!
mid
mid
Waterwheels and Windmills
mid
mid
Wrecking Ball vs. Strong Wall
mid
mid
Spaceship Motions and Deep, Deep Oceans
high
high
Supporting Materials
Show Me Only
Activities
Additional Reading
Comprehension Support
Vocabulary
Investigation Packs
Complex Machines
I.Files
Mystery File
Army Ants
Science Fair Resources
Science Fair Project Ideas
Science Videos
A Rube Goldberg Machine
FlipperBot
Materials Engineer
Using Weights to Balance a Lever
Career Files
Robotic Engineer; Hair Stylist/Barber; Elevator Mechanic
Quick Reads
Reading A-Z Books
Big Machines - Level L
Graphic Organizers
Cause and Effect
Summarize
Word Smart
Retelling Rubrics
Nonfiction Retelling Rubric
Science Diagrams
Force x Distance = Work
Simple Machines
Game Packs
Complete Machines Game Pack
Image Cards
Vocabulary Cards
Vocabulary Cards
Machines
Word Work
Word Search; Analogies/Fill in the Blank; Word Sort
