1. Materials
1. Structures
2. Simple Machines
2. Simple Machines
1+2 Environment
100
What material is a book made from?
Paper
100
List 3 natural structures.
Tree, Beehive, Bird Nest
100
Name the 6 simple machines.
Inclined Plane, pulley, wheel and axle, lever, screw, wedge
100
Bicycles have these simple machines:
Lever, wheel, axle, gear
100
2. How can simple machines like cars and elevators help us?
They help us get places faster.
They help us visit places far away or high up.
They help us carry heavy things.
200
What material is a basketball made from?
Rubber
200
List 3 human made structures.
House, Apartment Building, CN Tower, etc.
200
Give an example of an inclined plane.
Ramp, stairs, escalators, slide
200
Scissors have these simple machines:
Wedge, lever, screw
200
1.What goes in the recycling bin?
Paper, cardboard, cans, plastic, etc.
300
Name the 6 materials we learned about.
Paper, wood, plastic, fabric, metal and rubber
300
What does stability mean?
Stability means the structure is able to stay up by itself without tipping over.
300
Give an example of a lever.
seesaw, broom, crow bar, wheelbarrow
300
Label the 3 parts of a lever.
Girl: Effort
Boy: Load
Middle: Fulcrum
300
2. How can simple machines hurt us or the environment?
- Make us lazy
- cause car accidents
- cause pollution
- cause global warming
400
Where does plastic come from?
Crude oil or petroleum
400
List 3 fasteners that can be used to hold things together.
Tape, Glue, Velcro, Thread, Button, Zipper, etc,
400
Give an example of a pulley?
flag pole, blinds, clothesline
400
This simple machine has threads wrapping around it. It is used to hold things together.
Screw
400
1. Why is recycling important?
It keeps our Earth clean and the animals safe from pollution.
500
Is a can of CokeCola made from nature or people?
People
500
True or false: we have 5 senses.
TRUE
sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell
500
Give an example of a wheel and axle.
Car, bike, shopping cart.
500
This simple machine has teeth on it!
Gears
500
1+2. Think of a way you can help the Earth be a better place to live.
Use reusable water bottles and bags.
Use cardboard and recycling materials for arts and crafts.
Walk or bike to school.
etc.