Simple machine examples
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Jobs of a simple machine
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Name an example of inclined planes

ramp, slide, stairs

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How many simple machines are there?

a. 5

b. 6 

c. 7

d. 4

6

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What is the job of an inclined plane

to move something from a lower place to a higher place

100
What color is Ms. Cowing's family cat?

Orange

100

Name one character goal

partner work, teamwork, collaboration, using materials responsibly, sportsmanship, communication

200

Name an example of a wheel and axle

car, train, skateboard...

200

True/ False: Simple Machines are brand new 

False: Simple machines have been around for hundreds of years
200

What is the job of a wheel and axle

to move items/ transport more quickly

200

True/ False: Before working at NHCS, Ms. Cowing worked with Mr. Tau at City Year

True

200

What simple machine has "threads"?

A screw

300

A flag pole is an example of what simple machine

Pulley

300

What are the parts of a pulley?

- wheel/ axle

- rope/ cord/ chain

300
What is the job of a wedge?

to split or separate

300

What language other than English does Ms. Cowing know?

American Sign Language

300

Red, Blue and Yellow are known as what type of colors?

a. secondary

b. favorite

c. primary

C. Primary

400

A door stop is an example of...

A wedge

400

Which simple machine is found in both a wedge and a screw

Inclined Plane

400

what is the job of a screw?

to secure/ hold together

400
Where did Ms. Cowing live before she lived in Boston?

Cape Cod

400

What is a group of Lions called?

A Pride
500
Scissors are an example of which simple MACHINES

- Lever

- Wedge

- Screw

500

What is the name of the pivot point of a lever?

A fulcrum

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what is the job of a lever?

Helps to move something by putting force on another part of the object
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Before teaching Kidlab, which grade did Ms. Cowing work in?

6th grade

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How many years has NHCS been a school?

 26

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