Science

Machine Makers

In this unit, students explore how an object can move depending on a variety of factors, including their size and shape. They investigate how a push or a pull will affect how an object moves or changes shape. Students will apply their understandings of push and pull forces to design their very own Rube Goldberg machine. They will gather various recycled materials to then create their very own machine. We can't wait to see what the children create!

Below are the 8 lessons which will form the 'Machine Makers' unit.

Lesson 1: Pushes and Pulls

Lesson 2: Move it!

Lesson 3: Ramp it up

Lesson 4: Lever it

Lesson 5: Pulley Power

Lesson 6: Problem Solvers

Lesson 7: Rube Goldberg

Lesson 8: Our amazing machine