Simple+Machines



It is important that you remember the safety rules and only stay on the sites that are listed below. Do not click on outside websites, pop-up ads, advertisements that might appear,etc. Scroll to the bottom of the page for links to support this project and to view a Simple Machines video/song. Remember ! Always be a responsible Internet user. Click here to read your directions. Click on the link to open the Sequence Chart and Story Check List documents. Once your story template is completed and approved by Ms. Jurkowski you will be navigating to the[| Myths and Legends] website to bring your story to life! **Before you begin you will need to create your log-in name and password with Ms. Jurkowski**.
 * Di ** rections for Creating your Simple Machines Story :

**Directions for using The Myths and Legends website:** Click on "Start Story Creator 2"- this will bring you to the storyboard page. Click on "Load"> a new screen will appear>click on Join for Free> a new screen will appear>type in your log-in name (your name + vets)>type in your password 2x>type Veterans Park School in the School/Organization text book & click on that name from the list>click Join Myths and Legends. You will be brought back to the storyboard page>click on Cancel and begin to create your Simple Machine Story! When you are finished click on the Save button>the first time you save your story you will need to type in a title. When you return to continue working on your story you will need to sign-in>click on the Load button>a new screen will appear>click on the title of your story>continue editing your story! When you have finished with your story and are ready for Mrs. Jurkowski to review it you will click on the Submit button. As an FYI- once you submit your story you will not be able to edit it again until Mrs. Jurkowski has reviewed it.

Click on this link to view a "Guide to Using Myths and Legends Story Creator 2". This guide can be downloaded and/or printed.

The links below will bring you to websites and wiki pages that will help you review and practice identifying simple machines.
 * LINKS **

1. [|Edheads: Simple Machines]  At this site practice identifying simple machines that can be found in four different rooms of a house. Once that is completed, move on to the shed to figure out what kinds of simple machines work together in compound machines. 2. [|Center of Science and Industry]- This is a great site for review. 3. [|Beacon Learning Center: How Can We Move Our Principal?]  This Educational site invites users to learn about the six types of simple machines by engaging them in a problem based situation. In this situation, students have to decide how to move their principal who has just hurt his foot. 4. [|Harcourt Publishers: Simple Machines]  Engaging site encourages users to use their knowledge of simple machines to master this game. Be sure to read the instructions before you begin! 5. [|Oh No Lego Wedgies!]  This site provides a great definition of a wedge and pictures of wedges built with Lego's.    6. [|Simple Machine Resource Chart]   This site provides a chart that lists the six simple machines, defines them, explains how it helps and gives examples. 7. [|Spotlighting Simple Machines]  Simple machines such as inclined planes, wedges and screws are explained. 8. [|Scholsatic-Investigate and Report on Simple Machines]- This website will bring students on a journey to learn about the six simple machines and then challenges students to demonstrate tehir knowledge. 9. Simple Machine Videos- This link will navigate you to a page with three videos from Bill Nye, the Science Guy, where he explores and explains the science behind simple machines. There also is a link to another simple machines video on the How Stuff Works website, complete with a quiz! 10. Simple Machines Poster- Click on the link to view a poster describing the six simple machines.

Click on the video below to listen to the Simple Machines Song!! media type="custom" key="5088665"


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