Simple Machines Introduction 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 part of our Simple Machines Unit, which is not recommended for Alberta teachers. We have better options below.

This collaborative activity includes:

• a collaborative poster you can use any time of year. We use this to introduce simple machines. It shows students the six simple machines: screw, inclined plane, lever, wedge, wheel and axle, and pulley.
• suggestions for how 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.
• overview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.
• pieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.
• assembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.
• follow-up activities to extend learning about everyday uses of simple machines.
• a vertically oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces 60 by 90 cm, 24 pieces 72 by 108 cm and 36 pieces 80 by 135 cm.
• individual piece sizes 18 pieces 20 by 15 cm, 24 pieces 18 by 18 cm, 36 pieces 20 by 15 cm.
  
• an alignment guide for Alberta outcomes.

This lesson aligns with:

• Alberta Science Curriculum © 2022 Grade 3 (new outcomes)
• 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

This lesson supports:

• introducing simple machines.

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

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