In this unit plan, students learn to name the six different kinds of simple machines and how they make work easier and more enjoyable for people. They will also learn to design, build and test an arcade game or invention that includes more than one simple machine. A variety of assessment for/as/of learning strategies are also included with this unit plan.
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