Simple & Powered Machines

Course 

Simple and Powered Machines

Simpe & Powered Machine-2

Introduction

The purpose of this course is to present a short unit on simple and powered machines for use in elementary classes. Students will utilize simple machines that demonstrate force, friction, work and power. The experiments are hands-on activities that help students investigate and understand simple & powered machines. The principle and mechanics defining each machine will be reviewed.

Each demonstration will be followed by an analysis of the variables, data collection techniques and questioning strategies to elicit appropriate and valid student-generated observations and conclusions. Application to real life situations will be tied in.

The ‘Introducing Simple & Powered Machines’ activity pack enables kids to

• • Think creatively and try to explain how things work
  • Establish links between cause and effect
  • Design and make artifacts that fulfill specific criteria
  • Try ideas using results from observations and measurements
  • Ask questions that can be investigated scientifically
  • Reflect on how to find answers and imagine new possibilities
  • Think what might happen, then try new ideas
  • Make fair tests by changing single factors and observing or measuring the effects
  • Make systematic observations and measurements
  • Display and communicate data using diagrams, drawings, tables, bar charts and line graphs
  • Decide whether conclusions agree with any predictions

Saturday 

12:00 -01:00 PM

Fee:

$329.97 or

$109.99/4-weeks

Duration:

12 weeks

Fee:

$329.97 one-time or

109.99/4-weeks