Middle School Science: Simple Machines Digital E-Learning Files

Description

Great extensive activity pack of “task cards” AND 42 slide PowerPoint lesson focused on the SIMPLE MACHINES.

This activity is ideal for distant learning situations, integrating teaching with E-platforms such as Blackboard, Canvas, and Schoology. All 130+ “cards” are digital PNG files for easy upload. Powerpoint lesson is full editable and ready to go with transitions, animations, and short cuts from the table of contents cover page.

Perfect for learning about concept, recognizing simple machines in the real world, and accessing students’ understanding on simple machines, classes of levers, and complex machines.

Terminology and content covered includes:

• 6 standard simple machines: wedge, screw, wheel & axle, inclined plane, lever, and pulley.
• 3 classes of levers: first, second, and third
• Additional vocabulary terms: simple machine, mechanical advantage, complex machine, force, friction, fulcrum, load, machine, power, pull, push, simple machine, spring, tool, torque, and work.

Preview of this activity shows a sampling of the different pages included in this activity and the different type of cards. Preview is NOT a complete file.

PowerPoint Lesson is 42 slides covering topic and terminology of SM. 

Digital image “Task Cards” include:

• Vocabulary Terms – 48 cards (24 terms with 24 definitions)
• Identification of Simple Machine by Type
• Identification of Lever Class
• Finding the Simple Machines within Complex Machines
• Labeling the Anatomy of a Lever
• Answer Keys included for all cards and vocabulary terms

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Looking for MORE activities about SIMPLE MACHINES? Check out our other SM focused activities:

• PowerPoint Lesson on Simple Machines
• Jeopardy Game for Simple Machines
• Boom Cards: Simple Machines
• Task Cards: Simple Machines
• Worksheets: Simple Machines

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