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Student Directions

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You are now a simple machine expert and are ready for the . . .

MAKE IT, MOVE IT, MATCH IT Challenge

Part 1 - MAKE IT! Create a device using three simple machines

Part 2 - MOVE IT!  Device must move a ping pong ball

Part 3 - MATCH IT!  Exchange written descriptions of device and try to copy it

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Instructions

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Before You Build:
• Record everything you do in journal!
• Get a copy of the materials list from your teacher.
• Collect items from home.
• Brainstorm - record design ideas and sketches in your project journal.
• Think about different ways your simple machines will connect to one another.
• How will your device accomplish this challenge?

Assemble your machine on a foundation that will allow you to move it from place to place.  Heavy cardboard and old boxes make great foundations.
• Click Here - to view examples of fantastic contraptions


Build:

• Build a device that will move a ping pong ball
• a minimum of 1 meter horizontally
• 30 centimeters vertically
• must END up in an 8 ounce cup


Describe:

• Write a paragraph describing the device and how it works.
• Write clearly
• Paint a picture with words


Share:

• Share written descriptions with class
• Correctly match written descriptions with devices


Exchange:

• Select one device and send description to Partner School
• Reproduce Partner School's device




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HELPFUL HINTS

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• Test your device.
• Did the ping pong ball meet the challenge?

 

 

When Working in Groups:
 

• Each member can design a simple machine.
• What types of simple machines will you use?
• Keep in mind, only 3 simple machines can be used to build device.
• How will these machines work together?
• Designs may change throughout this challenge.
• Try out several different combinations of machines.

Choose designs that best meet the challenge.