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SIMPLE MACHINES

A 4TH GRADE WEBQUEST

INTRODUCTION

TASK

PROCEDURE

SOURCES

EVALUATION

INTRODUCTION

Your class must learn about simple machines this week but your teacher has lost her voice! Because of your scientific abilities, you have been designated the "Simple Machine Expert" in the classroom.

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TASK(S)

Your job is to carefully research simple machines and create a learning game. Using the information you learn in your research you will make a game to help your classmates learn everything they need to know about simple machines.

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PROCEDURE

Use the links in the source section to learn about simple machines and fill out your Simple Machine Notes Page.
Make a list of at least 15 facts about simple machines.
Convert your facts into questions with answers.
Write each question neatly on a game card with answer in different color below.
Design a folder game board. (include name of game, spinner circle, pocket for cards and rules.)
Complete final copy of folder game.

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SOURCES

Simple and Compound Machines

Edheads Simple Machines

MIKIDS.com

Simple Machines Learning Site

Franklin Institute Simple Machines

Short student reports about Simple Machines

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EVALUATION

	A	B	C	Redo and Improve
Game board	Title is clear and eye catching. Game board is colorful and neat. Game path is easily seen and followed. Spinner is neat. Storage for cards is provided.	Game board has title and route which fairly neat and colorful. Spinner and storage provided.	Title, route and spinner are present but neatness interferes with the ability to play game easily. No storage for cards provided.	Game is missing title, route, spinner, or storage for cards. Lack of detail interferes with ease of playing game.
Questions Cards	Game includes at least 15 cards including questions about each of the 6 types of simple machines. Correct answers are provided. Cards are neat and easy to read. Game contains no spelling errors.	Game includes at least 15 cards including questions about each of the 6 types of simple machines. Correct answers are provided. Neatness and spelling interfere with playing of game.	Game includes less than 15 cards or doesn't include questions about all 6 types of simple machines. Neatness and spelling interfere with playing of game.	Cards included in game are incomplete and/or inaccurate. Neatness and spelling interfere with playing of game.

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