Introduction:
A large
tree has fallen just outside Mr. Bartlett's
house. He is unable to move it by himself. He calls you for
help and you rush right over. Mr. Bartlett has all the tools
needed to make each of the six simple machines. However, Mr.
Bartlett forgets what the simple machines are, what they are made of
and how to use them.
Challenge:
Using the internet, and your own knowledge help Mr.
Bartlett. You must tell him what the six simple machines are, how
to make them and how to use them. Once you have figured that out
you will need to make a plan to remove the tree. This tree is so
large that no one simple machine can do the work alone. You must
break the tree into atleast three sections using only the simple
machines and then remove each part using atleast three different simple
machines. Once you have figured out a plan, find a way to show
your plan to Mr. Bartlett.
Journey: Use these resources:
Yourself and your knowledge
Handouts you from Mr. Bartlett and Mrs. Richardson
Use these Interenet links for help too:
~Simple Machines Inquiry
~Think Quest Library
For some fun and games try this link:
~EdHeads Simple Machines Game
For more information: do a search for
"Simple Machines"
Lever Wheel and axel Pulley Inclined Plane Wedge Screw
Yahooligans!
The Report: Once you have figured out your plan you must show your plan to Mr. Bartlett. You may do a labeled diagram of your solution, or you may write a report describing it. You may also write a skit about it, or even a poster telling your classmates about your challenge and solution. You can create any type of report, even if it's not listed here. Just make sure your report has
1. The tree split into atleast three pieces
2. Atleast three different simple machines removing the tree from Mr. Bartlett's property
3. Explanation of the simple machines used (how they are made and how you used it)
4. Something to do with the wood once it is removed from Mr. Bartlett's property, this can be anything you wish as long as it is safe. Be creative here!
If you have any questions, you can e-mail Mr. Bartlett at rwbartle@uvm.edu
Credits
http://www.lkwdpl.org/schools/elempath/simplemachines/
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=6528
http://www.devonclocks.com/inclined.html
http://www.manjinatorx.net/nature/fallentree3.html
To see the rest of my portfolio and pre-professional work you may view my website http://www.uvm.edu/~rwbartle
Yourself and your knowledge
Handouts you from Mr. Bartlett and Mrs. Richardson
Use these Interenet links for help too:
~Simple Machines Inquiry
~Think Quest Library
For some fun and games try this link:
~EdHeads Simple Machines Game
For more information: do a search for
"Simple Machines"
Lever Wheel and axel Pulley Inclined Plane Wedge Screw
Yahooligans!
The Report: Once you have figured out your plan you must show your plan to Mr. Bartlett. You may do a labeled diagram of your solution, or you may write a report describing it. You may also write a skit about it, or even a poster telling your classmates about your challenge and solution. You can create any type of report, even if it's not listed here. Just make sure your report has
1. The tree split into atleast three pieces
2. Atleast three different simple machines removing the tree from Mr. Bartlett's property
3. Explanation of the simple machines used (how they are made and how you used it)
4. Something to do with the wood once it is removed from Mr. Bartlett's property, this can be anything you wish as long as it is safe. Be creative here!
If you have any questions, you can e-mail Mr. Bartlett at rwbartle@uvm.edu
Credits
http://www.lkwdpl.org/schools/elempath/simplemachines/
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=6528
http://www.devonclocks.com/inclined.html
http://www.manjinatorx.net/nature/fallentree3.html
To see the rest of my portfolio and pre-professional work you may view my website http://www.uvm.edu/~rwbartle