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)

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

Lesson 6: Designing Efficient Systems

3.1 – Energy on the Loose (Read and answer questions #1-4)

3.2 – Efficiency (Read and answer questions #1-5)

3.3 – Energy, Work, and Mechanical Efficiency (Read and answer questions #2, 3, 4)

Calculating Mechanical Efficiency Practice Problems (Answer questions #1-3)

Designing Efficient Systems Assignment 1

Designing Efficient Systems Assignment 2

 

 

Innovation Day

• Simple Machines Sled Project Outline
• Innovation Day Due Dates and Tracking Sheet
• Simple Machines Sled Judging Rubric
• Feedback Form – Test
• Innovation Day Reflection (make a copy for yourself to use as a guide)

Ottawa Regional Science Fair

Students who 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 February 14)
• 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