Systems in Action – Grade 8
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
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)
Innovation Day
- Simple Machines Project Outline
- Feedback Form – Test
- Simple Machine Inventions Judging Rubric
- Innovation Day Tracking Sheet and Due Dates
- 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 December 20th)
- 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
- How to Register
- Project Rules and Regulations
- Schedule
The Scientific Method