Chapter 3 - Work and Simple Machines

Chapter 3 - Work and Simple Machines  

1. C3S1 pp. 74-76, RC, BQ, Applying Math #1-2, SC#1

2. C3S2, self check #1; Find 3 examples of a machine making work easier.
3. Read p. 84, SC #4, “Physical Setting: Define”
4. p. 72 - Science Journal

5. C3S3 – Vocabulary, RC, BQ, p. 87 Physical Setting “Design”

6)  Visualizing Main Ideas p. 95

C3 Review

pp. 96-97 - # 4, 6-9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 25, 26

Simple Machine websites

A. Play the EdHeads Simple Machines game and choose two more games to play as well, then write a paragraph about what you learned.
•http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/ - edheads
•http://www.virginiatrekkers.com/MeadowFarm/Machines.html - drag/drop farm machines
•http://www.tvokids.com/games/parkpuzzler - jigsaw, interactive
•http://www.quia.com/cm/17214.html?AP_rand=709003347 – matching game
•http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/machines/simple_machines.htm - find SM in everyday objects
•http://www.msichicago.org/fileadmin/Activities/Games/simple_machines/index.php - fun robot game

B. Take one of the tests and write the answers in your notebook.  Make sure and label!
•http://www.quia.com/pop/36830.html - simple machines “test game”

•http://www.quia.com/quiz/1935442.html - multiple choice
•http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm - review and quiz

C. 1. www.brainpop.com
2. Log In - username: ps220  password: brainpop
3. Search: "simple machines"
4. Play the videos, take the quizes.  Write observations in your notebooks.

D. Additional notes and videos

•http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/javalabs/java12/machine/index.htm - “online labs

•http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/SimpleMachines/machines002.htm - examples, video clips

Work/Friction Science Article

1.

Friction Can Save Your Sandwich, And Other Tips For Better Bites

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/10/13/355115593/friction-can-save-your-sandwich-and-other-tips-for-better-bites

2.

Leonardo Da Vinci's "Irrelevant" Scribbles Are The First Recorded Laws Of Friction

https://www.dogonews.com/2016/10/12/leonardo-da-vincis-irrelevant-scribbles-are-the-first-recorded-laws-of-friction

3.

121 Student Teams Compete In Shell's Ultra Efficient Energy Vehicle Challenge

https://www.dogonews.com/2014/5/10/121-student-teams-compete-in-shells-ultra-efficient-energy-vehicle-challenge

4.

Tiny Origami Robot Runs, Climbs, Lifts Loads, And Even "Self-Destructs" Once Job Is Done

https://www.dogonews.com/2015/7/28/tiny-origami-robot-runs-climbs-lifts-loads-and-even-self-destructs-once-job-is-done

5. 

Hi-Tech Fabric Charges Devices On The Run - Literally!

https://www.dogonews.com/2015/4/14/hi-tech-fabric-charges-devices-on-the-run-literally

6. How were the pyramids built? Maybe with water

http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/how-were-pyramids-built-maybe-water/

7. 

Why the knuckleball takes such a knucklehead path

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/why-knuckleball-takes-such-knucklehead-path

8. 

Goo-oozing deicer protects surfaces

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/goo-oozing-deicer-protects-surfaces

9. 

Teen gymnast finds how best to keep her grip

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/blog/eureka-lab/teen-gymnast-finds-how-best-keep-her-grip

10. 

Teen prints a device to help keep wounds dry

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/blog/eureka-lab/teen-prints-device-help-keep-wounds-dry

11. New coating for metals could cut engine wear

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/new-coating-metals-could-cut-engine-wear

12. 

A Roller Coaster of a Track That Demands Precision

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/26/sports/autoracing/yas-marina-circuit-abu-dhabi-grand-prix.html?_r=0

Machines Science Article

Machines Science Article

1. https://newsela.com/articles/drone-farms/id/11048/

For many farmers, use of unmanned flying vehicles is taking off

2. https://newsela.com/articles/pizza-making-robots/id/21693/

Robot! Robot! Intelligent machines helping to revolutionize pizza industry

3. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/broadcom-MASTERS-science-competition-winners-2016

Rocket nozzle research propels teen to big win

4. http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/would-you-fly-one-these-things/

Would you fly in one of these things?

5. http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/would-you-let-robot-operate-you/

Would you let a robot operate on you?

Renewable Resources Science Articles

1. Cool Jobs: The power of wind

Scientists study all aspects of wind, from terrible tornadoes to clean energy

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/cool-jobs-power-wind

2.Powered by poop and pee?

Scientists pull clean, renewable energy from human wastes

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/powered-poop-and-pee

3. Can it fly around the world without a drop of fuel?

http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/can-it-fly-around-world-without-drop-fuel/

4. Wind And Solar Powered Ecocapsule Allows Thrill-Seekers To Live Off The Grid

https://www.dogonews.com/2015/6/19/wind-and-solar-powered-ecocapsule-allows-thrill-seekers-to-live-off-the-grid

5.From Poop To Power: Colorado Explores New Sources Of Renewable Energy

http://www.npr.org/2016/01/01/461692939/from-poop-to-power-colorado-explores-new-sources-of-renewable-energy

6. Solar plane's flight around the world ignites charge for renewable energy

https://newsela.com/articles/solar-plane-round-the-world/id/20101/

7. https://newsela.com/articles/solarplane-pilots/id/16994/

Flying with its message of clean energy, Solar Impulse 2 lands in Calif.

8. https://newsela.com/articles/cow-dung-electricity/id/19900/

U.K. attempts to make most of an opportunity that goes to waste

9. http://time.com/4544389/renewable-energy-fossil-fuels/

Renewable Energy Topped Fossil Fuels in New Generation for the First Time Last Year: Report

10. 

Iceland drills hottest hole to tap into energy of molten magma

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2109872-iceland-drills-hottest-hole-to-tap-into-energy-of-molten-magma/

Renewable Resources Science Article Links

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4. 

Cool Jobs: The power of wind

Scientists study all aspects of wind, from terrible tornadoes to clean energy

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/cool-jobs-power-wind

6. 

Powered by poop and pee?

Scientists pull clean, renewable energy from human wastes

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/powered-poop-and-pee

7. Can it fly around the world without a drop of fuel?

http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/can-it-fly-around-world-without-drop-fuel/

8. 

Wind And Solar Powered Ecocapsule Allows Thrill-Seekers To Live Off The Grid

https://www.dogonews.com/2015/6/19/wind-and-solar-powered-ecocapsule-allows-thrill-seekers-to-live-off-the-grid

9. 

From Poop To Power: Colorado Explores New Sources Of Renewable Energy

http://www.npr.org/2016/01/01/461692939/from-poop-to-power-colorado-explores-new-sources-of-renewable-energy

1.

Solar plane's flight around the world ignites charge for renewable energy

https://newsela.com/articles/solar-plane-round-the-world/id/20101/

2. https://newsela.com/articles/solarplane-pilots/id/16994/

Flying with its message of clean energy, Solar Impulse 2 lands in Calif.

3.     https://newsela.com/articles/cow-dung-electricity/id/19900/

U.K. attempts to make most of an opportunity that goes to waste

C2 - Energy HW

•1. C2S1: vocabulary, read pp. 44-46, RC

•2. C2S2: vocabulary, RC, BQ, SC #1-3
•3.C2S3 pp. 55-57 – RC, BQ, vocabulary, Physical Setting p. 57,SC #1
4. •Finish C2S3 pp. 58-63, RC, BQ, SC #2,4
5.  Finish C2S3 SC #1,2,4

6. C2 Visualizing Main Ideas and Chapter Review

 # 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10-22, 24, 26, 27, 30 29, 31

Non-renewable resource science articles

1.https://newsela.com/articles/natural-gas/id/15949/

Coal is about to be toppled as the nation's leading power source, EIA says

2. https://newsela.com/articles/exxonvaldez-anniversary/id/3190/

Pain remains from the Exxon Valdez oil spill 25 years later

3. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/how-fossil-fuel-use-threatens-kids-health

 

How fossil fuel use threatens kids’ health

Pollution and climate impacts of burning coal, oil and gas take a high toll, globally, on child health

4. 

Turn Off the Heat!

Greenhouse gas levels hit a record high

http://www.timeforkids.com/news/turn-heat/307576

5. Even in “pristine” national parks, the air's not clear

http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/even-pristine-national-parks-airs-not-clear/

6. Warmer temperatures are the new normal

http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/warmer-temperatures-are-new-normal/

7. 

YAY! Massive Methane Gas Leak In Southern California Is Finally Sealed

http://www.dogonews.com/2016/2/25/yay-massive-methane-gas-leak-in-southern-california-is-finally-sealed

8. 

Why Native Americans And Environmentalists Are Up In Arms About The North Dakota Access Pipeline

http://www.dogonews.com/2016/9/13/why-native-americans-and-environmentalists-are-up-in-arms-about-the-north-dakota-access-pipeline

Potential Energy vs. Kinetic Energy Illustration

*Task*

You have seen many examples of PE/KE.  Your task is to create your own illustration of Potential and Kinetic Energy in action. 

Your illustration must include the following: 

1. Maximum KE

2.  Minimum KE 

3. Maximum PE 

4. Minimum PE

5. Increasing KE

6. Decreasing KE 

7. Increasing PE 

8. Decreasing PE