Simple Machine
Topic: Energy (Simple Machine)
Grade 6, Quarter 3
Goal: The students will be able to demonstrate understanding importance of simple machine in life.
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
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define simple machine.
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describe their characteristics and uses of a simple machine; and
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create a safety tips in using a simple machine.
Materials:
LCD projector, cartolinas, marker, manipulative objects, and powerpoint.
Resources:
Simple Machines: Facts retrieved from http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/simple_machines/facts.cfm
The six types of simple machines retrieved from https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/education/iq-curriculum/simple-machines-and-motion/six-types-of-simple-machines
Motivation:
Once upon a time Angel needed to move something heavy. Angel picked up a long stick and stuck it under the edge of the heavy object and then pushed down on the other end of the stick.
Follow up questions:
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What material or tool used Angel to move something heavy?
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Did it make it easy for Angel to do work by using a simple machine?
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Based on the story, what is a simple machine?
Lesson Procedure
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Teacher will briefly discuss the six basic types of simple machine.
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The class will be divided into six groups.
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Each group will have one types of a simple machine that they are going to observe and manipulate.
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The teacher will give instruction about the activity.
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The students will write their observation in a cartolina regarding the uses and characteristics of a simple machine that are being assigned to them.
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Students will post their output on the board.
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Teacher will summarize the output of students regarding the uses and characteristics of a simple machine.
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With the same group, they will create a safety tips in using simple machine.
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Two representatives of the group will discuss and explain their output.
10. Teacher will summarize practical and safety uses of simple machine.
Assessment
Performance Task
