Sunday, 19 May 2013

Simple Machines Home Challenge!

For the rest of the term we are learning about SIMPLE MACHINES.

Check out these videos showing what SIMPLE MACHINES can do. This term we are learning about the changes simple machines have made to the way we do things in our everyday lives and how different cultures have used simple machines throughout history.

You will be learning about what the 6 main simple machines are and how we use them in every day life.

Your challenge at home this term is to create a Rube Goldberg type machine demonstrating all 6 of the simple machines. Make a video of your machine in action!

Before you start watch the videos below and check out this website - it has a great game you can have a go at plus some great tips and ideas for how to make your machine!

Rube Goldburg Game

This awesome video is of a Rube Goldberg machine made by a 7 year old - I love the way he explains his machine and how he has thought about how many times he expects it to fail and succeed. He is showing some great science skills and explains everything so clearly!

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