Simple Machines

After learning about Simple Machines in January, students had the opportunity to create ball machines which utilized what they had learned about Simple Machines.  During the month of February students worked with Mrs. Larussa in the CLIC lab to create ball machines that used at least five simple machines.  

Videos of Simple Machine projects


Massachusetts Standards:  Technology & Engineering - Grades 3 - 5

1.  Materials and Tools

Central Concept: Appropriate materials, tools, and machines extend our ability to solve problems and invent.

1.1   Identify materials used to accomplish a design task based on a specific property, e.g., strength, hardness, and flexibility.

1.2   Identify and explain the appropriate materials and tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, pliers, tape measure, screws, nails, and other mechanical fasteners) to construct a given prototype safely.