A Cool Site on Simple Machines

http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/frame_loader.htm

To All My P5-P6 Pupils (2008-2009)

Simple Machine is a topic that is going to be tested this coming SA1. Yes, I know it was almost 1 year ago in P5 where most of you have learnt this, and I admit that this is one of the tougher topics in Science - yes, it is not so 'simple'.

Well, fear not, if you need a fast way to revise this topic as well as to refresh your memory, do visit the website above. I find it most helpful if you want to revise the topic of Simple Machine in a fun and meaningful way.

Enjoy!

Simple Machine Quiz

You are required to do the following;-

1) click on the link below for the online quiz and attempt it ;-
http://www.quia.com/pop/36483.html

2) declare the marks that you get for the quiz and

3) what lesson(s) you have learnt about the mistake(s) that you made (if any)

4) click on the link below if you have completed your tasks while waiting for further instructions and go through the topic of Simple Machines

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Web Resource for Revision on Simple Machines

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/Weblessons/SimpleMachines/machines002.htm

A Simple Machine Revision - In Flash

Your Task

1) Access the link by clicking http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/frame_loader.htm

2) Browse through the activities and answer the questions. You are NOT required to complete all the activities. Learning is done through your own pace. You are given roughly 15 minutes.

3) Once the signal is given, you are to complete a personal reflection. Post your reflections in the comment section of this post by answering the following questions. You can 'cut and paste' the qeustions.

Remember to identify yourself.

a. Did you enjoy the activity?

b. What are 3 things I that I already know about the simple machine (can be anyone of them)

c. One thing I learnt from the Flash activity.

d. One question that I have about the topic of Simple Machine

PS: The best reflections (intelligent and mature response) will be put up in the class blog forever :)

The Real Life Inclined Plane on a Volcano Mountain

it's always easy at the beginnning

ascending Mt Rinjani and saw an injured man on a stretcher. Do not underestimate the mountain

steep descend down Mt Rinjani from 3726 m. Person raising up his hand was my guide

the tiny humans vs the collossal mountain

view of the crater from the summit
descending towards the crater lake named Danau Segara Anak at 2,000m above sea level

the reward

descending Mt Agung from 3,142m

this is the steepness of Mt Agung that I got to see as I descended

More Videos on the Inclined Plane by the Zula Patrol!!

The Inclined Plane - How to Conquer A Mountain



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4zMIPx0Y3k

The Screw (a twisting inclined plane) + Intro to Wheel and Axle



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAITO3VJV-4

Let's Sing the Inclined Plane Song!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MCTJhCzwoI


Lyrics (let's sing along!)

Now we merrily on our way
moving up an inclined plane
there's no stress and there's no strain
if you use your brain
you can move these things with an inclined plane
like a blalalala

now the work is easy and there's never a pain
with a simple machine
like an inclined, inclined plane

Simple Machine III - Pulley

Simple Machine II - Inclined Plane

Simple Machine I - Lever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1pYkTtsxg

3rd Class Lever in Action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-jTsz1845o