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SIMPLE MACHINES

Above: Students creating their Can-Lift Challenge Projects.	In the Physics Unit, students will develop an understanding of how simple machines help us to perform work. Through many hands on experiments students will learn about and explore the six different simple machines, the difference between potential and kinetic energy, how friction affects the efficiency of machines, and mechanical advantage and how to calculate it. Our goal is to help students to understand the role that mechanical energy plays in our lives. This unit is special due to the fact that we are working closely with the researchers responsible for designing the CoMPASS technology project at the University of Connecticut. We will be using their online information about physics throughout the unit
LINK TO SIMPLE MACHINES FINAL QUIZ: http://www.quia.com/quiz/896105.html	This is a diagram of how the Carding Mill works at Old Sturbridge Village. There are many excellent examples of compound machines in action at the village such as the Saw, Cider and Grist Mill. Students can also see simple machines at work at the blacksmith’s, potter’s and cooper’s shops.
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State Frameworks Relevant to This Unit:

Energy Transfer and Transformations – What is the role of energy in our world? 7.1 - Energy provides the ability to do work and can exist in many forms.

¨ Work is the process of making objects move through the application of force. ¨ Energy can be stored in many forms and can be transformed into the energy of motion.

C 1. Explain the relationship among force, distance and work, and use the relationship (W=F x D) to calculate work done in lifting heavy objects. C 2. Explain how simple machines, such as inclined planes, pulleys and levers, are used to create mechanical advantage. C 3. Describe how different types of stored (potential) energy can be used to make objects move.