Starting in December you will be investigating a machine (mechanical device) in order to better understand and appreciate how it works, investigate various types and factors of the machine, and communicating your understanding with an audience.


Steps for Monday, 12/6/2010:

1. To begin, browse chapter 8 in your Physical Science textbook, especially sections 2 and 3
2. Browse some websites that show machines (preferably relatively simple ones) and how they work (see list below)
3. Choose one machine that interests you and seems of reasonable complexity and personal challenge
4. Create a page within the science section of your website and name it "Machine"
5. Make the title (not the name) reflect the type of machine you will cover
6. Add a few (3+) links to websites that show or teach about your machine (they should open in a new window)

Online Resources

1. Cosi:  http://www.cosi.org/files/Flash/simpMach/sm1.swf
2. Sewing Machine:  http://kottke.org/10/08/how-machines-work
3. How Stuff Works:  http://www.howstuffworks.com/
4. EdHeads: http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/
5. MiKids:  http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
6. ASPIRE: http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/labs/machine/
7. Utah Schools: http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/science/sciber00/8th/machines/sciber/intro.htm
8. Exploratorium: http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/iconmechanics.html