Scavenger Hunt

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Simple Machines

Use the underlined sites to find the answers to the questions.

1. What is a simple machine?

2. Name six simple machines.

3. What are compound machines?

4. Which of these are examples of work?

pushingpullingliftingall of these

5. Give an example of an inclined plane ?

6. What does the edge of a wedge do?

7. What does a wheel and axle do?
moves objects across distancesthe wheel turns the axle work

8. How can you take an inclined wedge to make a screw?

9. What is a lever?

10. Describe how a pulley works?

11.How do you think simple machines make life easier?

12. Choose 2 simple machines and create a compound machine. How would they work together? What would they do? Give your invention a name.

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Created by: Barbara Crouch, East Elementary, Iredell-Statesville Schools

North Carolina Standard Course of Study Goals and Objectives:

          Science-1999 Grade Level: 4
                Goal 4
                The learner will build an understanding of technological
                designs.
                     4-3 Determine how people use simple machines to solve problems.
                 4-4 Evaluate the attributes of simple machines that can be manipulated or
                combined to affect outcomes.

Computer Technology Skills-1998 Grade Level(s): 4

                  Goal 3
                 The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret,
                 synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
                 3-2 Search and sort prepared databases for information to use in
                        classroom projects.
                 3-5 Evaluate information found via telecommunications for content
                       and usefulness. (Telecommunications)