Lesson 1 Introduction to simple machines

							Lesson 1: Introduction to simple machines.
Day 1
Content Question
Q: How do simple machines affect our lives?
Unit question
Q: What are some examples of simple machines?

15 min Discussion: What is a simple machine and where do you see them in the word?
           (Possible KWL Chart might be used, or chart answers)

PowerPoint. Simple Machines power point 1
    Students should take notes

Support web site:
http://www.physics.ucla.edu/k-6connection/forwpsa.htm
www.learner.org/channel/workshops/energy/workshop2/
http://42explore.com/smplmac.htm



Day 2
Content Question
Q: How are simple machines affected by work and energy?
Unit Questions
What is force?
What is a Newton?
What is work?
What is a joule?

13 min Video: Discovering Simple machines, work and energy.
              See black lined masters
              See teachers guide

15: min works sheets and video debrief. (Possible use for clickers)

Activity 1 Doing Work Delta Science Modules Simple Machines P.13