
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
Lesson 3: Work
2.5 – How to Calculate ‘Work’(Read and answer questions #1, 3, 4, & 5)
Innovation Day
- Simple Machines Project Outline
- Feedback Form – Test
- Simple Machine Inventions Judging Rubric
- Innovation Day Tracking Sheet and Due Dates
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