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RESOURCES: Use the sites below to find information on your simple machine. Also listed below are some books that could be helpful. |
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Useful Web Sites |
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| Interactive Simple Machines: | Interactive video of simple machines. |
| InQuiry Almanack: | Nice definition site with nice clear pictures of each simple machine and it's description. |
| Machines Make Life Easier!: | See real life examples of first, second, third class simple machines. Has links for teacher resources too. |
| Simple Machine Learning Site: | Learn about the six types of simple machines and take a quiz to see how much you remember. |
| More Simple Machines: | This site will show examples of the different types of simple machines and link you to other sites with more examples. |
| Even More Simple Machines: | Waukazoo
Elementary School in Holland, Michigan gives explanations of all the simple
machines. It also has a great collection of photos demonstrating
objects that represent each type.
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| Highland School -Simple Machines | Easy to understand information and simple graphics describe simple machines. |
| Dirtmiester's Science Reporters | Scholastic's Dirtmiester investigates simple machines. Investigate, observe, report and read sample reports on simple machines. |
| Introduction To Simple Machines: | Smart Project 2000 simple machines entry. Easy to understand descriptions of each of the machines. |
| Scholastic's Dirtmeister Reports | Information on each of the six simple machines. |
| Simple Machine Web Quest | Take a trip on the internet and learn about simple machines. |
| Beakman and Jack's -Levers | Information on how levers help you lift heavy loads. |
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| Useful Books | |
| Dahl, Michael.
Inclined Planes.
Mankato, MN. Capstone Press. 1996. ISBN 1-56065-447-3. Glover, David. Pulleys and Gears, Simple Machines. United Kingdom. Rigby Interactive Library-Rigby Education. 1997. ISBN 1-57572-084-1Glover, David. Screws, Simple Machines. United Kingdom. Rigby Interactive Library-Rigby Education. 1997. ISBN 1-57572-085-X.Glover, David. Wheels and Cranks, Simple Machines. United Kingdom. Rigby Interactive Library-Rigby Education. 1997. ISBN 1-57572-081-7.Glover, David. Ramps and Wedges, Simple Machines. United Kingdom. Rigby Interactive Library-Rigby Education. 1997. ISBN 1-57572-083-3.Glover, Davi d. Levers, Simple Machines. United Kingdom. Rigby Interactive Library-Rigby Education. 1997. ISBN 1-57572-080-9.Haslam, Andrew and David Glove r. Make It Work-Machines. Princeton, New Jersey. Two-Can Publishing. 2001. ISBN 1-587-28-368-9.Hirsch Jr., E.D. What Your Second Grader Needs to Know. New York: Dell Publishing, 1991. ISBN 0-385-31027-7.Hodge, Debora h. Simple Machines, Starting with Science. Buffalo, New York. Kids Can Press Ltd. 1998. ISBN 1-55074-311-2. Simple Tools & Machines. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ideal School Supply. ID5751. ISBN 1-56451-928-7.Towle, Wendy. The Real McCoy, the Life of an African-American Inventor. U.S.A. Scholastic, Inc. 1993. ISBN 0-590-43596-5.Whittle, Fran and Sarah Lawrenc e. Design and Create Simple Machines. Austin, TX. 1998. ISBN 0-8172-4889-7.Zubrowske, Bernie. Wheels at Work. New York. A Boston Children’s Museum Activity Book, Morrow Junior Books. 1986. ISBN 0-688-06348-9.
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