(1) Complete a chart which includes the three different types of simple machines, what it does, and examples of how we use this kind of simple machine today.

(2) Use this information to create a new compound machine that would be helpful to you. It needs to be able to help you do some kind of work. You will draw a draft of this machine with the different parts labeled.

(3) Create a poster from your draft to market your compound machine to your classmates. This poster should have a model of your machine and focus on the usefulness of your machine and the simple machines labeled. You will present this poster as a group to your classmates to help them learn about the simple machines you researched.

Links:

Simple Machines Learning Site	Simple Machines
Simple Machines	The Elements of Machines
MiKids	Simple Machines Made Simple

Process

1.  You and a partners will use the Internet resources above to locate the names of the three types of simple machines and how these machines work. Record this information on the Simple Machines Chart.

2.  How do these simple machines make life much easier? Your job is to locate examples of how we use each type of simple machine to make life easier. Record this information on your table

3. Now it's your turn to be an scientist!  Using the information your have collected, create a brand new machine which uses at least three simple machines.  Label the different simple machines your new invention uses.  How does this machine make work easier for the user?

4. Create a poster to sell your invention to your classmates. Be sure to include a picture of your machine and label the types of simple machines that make up your new machine. Also include why this machine is so great...how would it improve life for the user.

Evaluation

Task	Little Evidence	Some Evidence	Achieved the Standard	Exceeded the Standard
Research what your simple machines do and how we use it today.	1 machine researched and details are not included on chart	2 machines researched and details are not complete on the chart	3 machines researched and details are present on the chart	3 machines researcehd with elaborate details present on the chart
Design a machine made up of two or more simple machines.	Invention uses only 1 simple machine in its design. Does not solve a problem.	Invention uses the same type of machine more then once. Machine does not solve a problem.	Invention uses 3 or more different types of machines. Machine solves a problem.	Invention uses a variety of simple machines. Machine solves a problem.
Create a poster that markets your new machine.	Poster is poorly illustrated. Does not have the machine showcased. Simple machines are not identified. Contains more then 5 grammatical and/or spelling errors.	Poster is illustrated. The machine is showcased. At least one simple machine is identified. Does not machine would make work easeir for the user. Contains 2 to 5 grammatical and/or spelling errors.	Poster is illustrated. The machine is showcased. All simple machine are identified. Makes an attempt to identify how this machine would make work easeir for the user Contains 1 or 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.	Poster is colorful and well illustrated. The machine is showcased and clearly labeled. Highlights how this machine would make work easeir for the user. Contains no grammatical or spelling errors.

Conclusion

In this WebQuest you have researched and learned what simple machines are and found examples of how they are used to help us everyday. You have also learned how simple machines can be combined to work together to make compound machines. Working as a scientist you have created a way to do some work thus making your life easier by inventing a new compound machine.

Remember man had to invent these simple machines to make life easier. How do you think early man lived without even the simplest machines? What effect would this have on your life today?