Simple Machines Collaborative Poster | Paper

Use this collaborative poster with your class to get students to learn to work together for a common goal while learning about the six different simple machines. This colouring activity takes students 10-30 minutes and just requires printing for you to use right away.

This resource is included in our Grade 4 Alberta Science Bundle.

This resource is part of our Simple Machines Bundle.

This collaborative activity includes:

• directions to run the activity with your students.
• sets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.
• simple instructions for your students so they know how their piece fits into the final poster.
• pieces with different levels of detail so you can give the right piece to each student.
• assembly instructions, along with tips for making the process as easy as possible.
• a follow-up activity for your early finishers or to extend learning.
• a finished poster size of approximately 46 cm x 70 cm (18” x 27”) or standard vertical poster size.

This resource aligns with:

• the Alberta Program of Studies Grade 4 Science (Wheels and Levers and Building Devices That Move)

This resource supports science concepts from these provinces and territories:

• Saskatchewan: FM5.1 Analyze the effects of...mechanical forces... Grade 4
• British Columbia and Yukon Territory: Simple Machines and their Forces Grade 5
• Northwest Territories: Pulleys and Gears Grade 4
• Manitoba: Forces and Simple Machines Grade 5
• any upper elementary or middle school science unit about simple machines.
• any lesson about cooperation or collaboration.

Ninja Note: This resource requires the buyer to download the PDF and print the pieces before beginning the activity.

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