All presentations, links, activities, homework, and videos from the Systems in Action unit will be posted below.

Lesson 1: Simple Machines

2.1 – Simple Machines (Answer questions #2 and 4 in your Simple Machines folder)

Sample Answers to 2.1 – Simple Machines HW

Lesson 2: Mechanical Advantage

2.3 – Mechanical Advantage (Read and answer questions #1-4)

Mechanical Advantage Word Problem Practice Sheet

Solutions to Mechanical Advantage Practice Sheet – link

Lesson 3: Work

2.5 – How to Calculate ‘Work’(Read and answer questions #1, 3, 4, & 5)

Lesson 4: Introducing Systems

Student Note

1.1 – Types of Systems (Complete questions #1, 2)

1.2 – System Components (Read and answer questions 2a, and 3)

Simple Machines Quiz Study Sheet

Lesson 5: Simple Machines Video Worksheet

Simple Machines video worksheet

 

Ottawa Regional Science Fair

Students that want to enter an independent project in the ORSF can find all information, links, rubrics, and registration details below.

• Innovation Day Proposal (Must be submitted to Mr. Ray for approval by March 3)
• Scientific Method and STEAM Tracking Sheet
• STEAM Project Rubric and Assessment Document

ORSF (Ottawa Regional Science Fair Info) – March 31st

• Ottawa Regional Science Fair Homepage
• Important Dates (Registration closes March 16th)
• How to Register
• Project Rules and Regulations
• Schedule

The Scientific Method

All of our Systems in Action unit resources will be posted here

Innovation Day

• Simple Machines Project Outline
• Simple Machines Project Rubric
• Innovation Day Reflection (make a copy for yourself to use as a guide)