Simple Machines

Over the past week, we have been working on simple machines.  Below are some pictures from our experiment using Inclined Planes.  Ask your child to explain what happened in the experiment and how Inclined Planes make work easier!


In this video, Morgan and Parker are demonstrating that it takes three metal washers to raise the cup without an Inclined Plane.

In this video, Katie and Evan are demonstrating that by using an Incline Plane at a length of six feet that it only takes 1 washer to accomplish the same feat.  

Students learnt that Incline Planes can make work easier, but as a result they must travel a greater distance!

                                                                     Teamwork!

                                          The only group to test out the Incline Plane using
                                                                    shoe boxes.

                                           
                                            Yuki has been visiting our class for the last week
                                           and is always  lending a helping hand when needed.

                                             Tying their knot before starting the experiment.

                                                       Very Serious about her work!

                                                        That is extreme FOCUS!

                                                 
                                                  Brae is obviously making an Inference!

Note:  Our video demonstrating the Wedge did not record properly and cannot be viewed.  With that said, simply provide your child with carrot, a very dull knife, a small hammer, and your child will be able to demonstrate how a Wedge can work!