Thursday, October 27, 2011

Science Class: Monday - October 31st

Please complete the following items in order. It would help to open the following items in a new tab or window so you can reference this list.

1. Open the "Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency" worksheet. Scroll through the document to find the answer key from Thursday's homework. Check your answers with the answer key provided.

2. Open "Chapter 8 - Work and Machines" PowerPoint. Go to slide 38. Use the PowerPoint to check your answers in your guided note packet to the review questions for section 2.

3. Read through each slide in section 3 of the PowerPoint. Complete the rest of your guided notes for chapter 8 as you view the presentation. Examine, in detail, how each simple machine (lever, included plane, wedge, wheel and axle, pulley, screw) makes work easier. Try to answer the review questions in your guided notes before you view the answers on the PowerPoint.

4. Begin "Webquest: Simple Machines". This handout will be provided for you by the teacher. Ensure you write in the answers on your handout as you work through the activity. A digital copy is also available in the "Science Notes and Documents".

5. If you finish early, click on the following link to explore some interactive websites on simple machines.

Simple Machines: Interactive Websites

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