Simple+Machines+Directions

Your Task Lies Ahead.... ** You are living in Medieval times... and the King of your country has asked you to build a castle. You are given all the wood, stones, cement, nails, hammers, screws and screwdrivers you need. Also, you are given all of the materials needed to build all six simple machines. Just remember, there was no electricty at this time!
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What you need to do: ~Write a story describing how you are going to build the castle for your King. ~You **MUST use AT LEAST four of the six simple machines** to help build your castle. ~Have FUN! Be creative! We will all have a chance to present our stories with our class!

It is your choice.
 * If you are sharing a laptop with someone, you may create a story together; however, you **must use ALL six simple machines** in your story.

_Do all of your sentences start with a capital letter?
 * Story checklist: **

_Do all of the character names in your story strat with a capital letter?

_Did you use 4 (or 6) simple machines in your story?

_Did you explain how the simple machines are helping you build your castle?