Simple Machines,
It's time to make work easier.



   



Introduction:

My friend Dana loves it when things are simple.  If something is complicated, having many parts to it, she just can't enjoy it as much.  Now Dana just moved into a new house and is so excited to get everything in working order.  However, she is having some problems getting her work around this new house done easily.

Could you please help her figure out how to make all of her jobs easier?



    



Your Challenge:

Invent a simple machine that can be used in one of the following places around Dana's house:


Garden or Backyard
Office


Kitchen
Garage






To create your invention please use what you already know about simple machines and the links below for more information.

http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm

http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/sm-glossary.htm




 




Your Report:
To show all of us your new invention, please draw and label a picture of your invention. 
Then please be sure to write something telling us:
 
~ How will it help Dana?
~ Where will Dana use it?
~ How does Dana use it?
And anything else you want all of us to know about it.






If you have any questions about this webquest,
please contact me at: kmkelly@uvm.edu