Which engineer is famous for creating the first modern automobile?
Henry Ford
This simple machine is made up of a flat surface that is tilted at an angle.
Inclined Plane
What kind of energy does a rollercoaster have at the top of the hill before it goes down?
Potential Energy
What science concept explains how a heavy boat made of steel can stay afloat?
Buoyancy
How old is Mr.Josh?
20
It is a chain reaction machine or contraption designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way.
A machine that consists of a bar that pivots on a point called a fulcrum is known as a ___.
Lever
What type of energy is created when a rubber band is stretched and then released?
Elastic Potential Energy
What type of catapult did we create today?
A Mangonel Catapult
What are the components of a Mangonel Catapult?
Name at least 3 out of the 5.
Frame, Bucket, Lever, Frame, Fulcrum
Who developed the theory of electromagnetism and contributed to the invention of the radio?
Nikola Tesla
What is a screw, in terms of simple machines?
A type of inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
Mechanical Energy = _______
Kinetic Energy + Potential Energy
A roller coaster goes down the initial hill, but the next hill is taller than the first. Will the coaster be able to make it over the second hill?
No
Name every camper who is/was in this class.
Orville and Wilbur Wright
What is a complex machine?
If you want to lift a heavy object using a lever, where do you place the fulcrum to make it easier?
Closer to the object being lifted.
What type of bridge is held up by cables and is often used to cross long distances, like the Golden Gate Bridge?
Suspension Bridge
What is Ula's first name?
Urszula
Who made key contributions to calculating orbits and worked with "NASA" to send astronauts to the moon?
Katherine Johnson
Name ALL of simple machines.
Inclined plane, Lever, Wedge, Wheel and axle, Pulley, Screw
Newton's Third Law of Motion
"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
What are the 3 factors that makes a tower successful?
1. Strong Base
2. Solid Materials
3. Good Design
Ask: What is the problem and how do we start?
Imagine: Brainstorm Ideas then pick the best one.
Plan: Draw your design and make a list of materials.
Create: Follow your plan and test it.
Improve: Change your design and make it better.