Week 4
What do simple machines actually do?
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LEARNING INTENTIONS
LEARNING INTENTIONS
I can identify and describe the fundamental simple machines and their applications in real-world scenarios.
I can critically analyze and interpret experimental results, identifying patterns, trends, and implications for scientific understanding.
I can identify and classify different types of levers and understand their mechanical advantages in various situations.
Tasks
Tasks
Knowledge & understanding
Edpuzzle video - calculating mechanical advantage
Mechanical advantage calculation worksheet
Investigation Skills
Improve both your hypothesis and discussion of your summative assignment by including the concept of mechanical advantage
Literacy & research
Google Classrooms - Types of levers worksheet.
Knowledge and understanding
Simple machines, are exactly as the name suggests. Levers, Pulleys, wedges, ramps, wheels and axles are examples of simple machines. They typically only need single force to work correctly
Firstly how to simple machines work?
Simple machines are designed to decrease the amount of effort required to move an object.
Using these machines, we have a mechanical advantage.
We can calculate the mechanical advantage using the following equation: Effort applied / load move
They work as either force magnifiers (decreasing the amount of effort required) or distance magnifiers (moving the load a greater distance).
Click on the image to open the game - identify simple machines around the home!
Investigation skills
Literacy & research
Types of Levers
Types of Levers
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