Title: Simple Machines
Description: The purpose of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to use Internet resources to explore the parts of a system and develop students' understanding of the interactions between those parts, as well as engage in troubleshooting and design related to systems. In this investigation, students take a closer look at a variety of simple hardware devices. They observe the interactions between the elements of the devices, through both hands-on and Internet exploration.
Standard(s):
[S1] (3) 5: Identify the relationship of simple machines to compound machines.
[TC2] (3-5) 1: Use input and output devices of technology systems.
[TC2] (3-5) 3: Identify common hardware and software problems.