6^th Science

Simple Machines Poster

National Work Week Poster Contest

Your Challenge: Create a poster to celebrate the inventions of simple machines. In the poster, you will illustrate an inclined plane, each of the 3 classes of levers, a wheel and axle, a fixed pulley, and a moveable pulley. On each diagram, label each part. Explain how each simple machine makes tasks easier.

	Master Machinist X 5	Laborer X 4	Apprentice X 2	Wanna Be X 0
Illustrations	All components are included and labeled correctly. You could write a text book about these simple machines.	All but one component is included and labeled correctly. No more than 2 may be switched.	All but two components are included and labeled correctly. No more than 3 may be switched.	Three or more components are not included or 4 or more are incorrectly placed. Go back and read your textbook.
1. inclined plane
2. class 1 lever
3. class 2 lever
4. class 3 lever
5. wheel & axle
6. fixed pulley
7. moveable pulley
Uses	You have completely and correctly explained how the simple machine makes work easier. You are a master.	You have correctly explained how the simple machine makes work easier. More details would be useful.	You explained some parts of how a simple machine makes work easier, but some incorrect ideas are present or too many details are missing.	No true understanding of the simple machine is indicated. You need to go back to “punk school” and learn the facts.
1. inclined plane
2. class 1 lever
3. class 2 lever
4. class 3 lever
5. wheel & axle
6. fixed pulley
7. moveable pulley