Science Grade 6 Simple Machines

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Science Grade 6 Simple Machines

3-4 Weeks

Simple Machines Make More Work Possible

What are Simple Machines?

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(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST3	Students will understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics, communicate and reason mathematically, and become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies, through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST5	Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Measuring Distance

Measauring Time

Measuring Force

Calculating Work

Calculating Speed

Forming Scientific Predictions

Conducting Laboratory Experiments

Assembling, Diagraming, Labeling and Using Laboratory Equipment

Simple Machine

Inclined Plane

Lever

Pulley

Screw

Wedge

Wheel and Axle

Compound Machine

Work

Load

Effort

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