Physical Science: Simple Machines

Utilizing the scientific method to investigate how simple machines work, students will discover how working with tools requires setting simple machines into motion. Activities targeted topics include: levers, screw, wedge, wheel & axle, friction, compound machines, pulley, and the inclined pane. Also contains: teaching suggestions, evaluation forms, hands-on experiments, invention conference, glossary of terms, and answer key. Reproducible, 96 pages.