Simple Machines Activity Pack 3rd Grade

Problem-Solving Activity: crane

Main Activity: crazy floors

Principle Models: pulleys

Pulleys Problem-Solving Activity: railroade crossing gate

Main Activity: catapult

Principle Models: lever

Problem-Solving Activity: popcorn cart

Main Activity: merry-go-round

Principle Models: gears

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Problem-Solving Activity: wheelbarrow

C - Could be used Wheels & Axles Levers

Main Activity: go-cart

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Principle Models: wheels & axles

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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Writing Standards (W) Text Types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and W.CCR.2 C C accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

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Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. Production and Distribution of Writing Produce clear and coherent writing in which the W.CCR.4 development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are W.3.4 appropriate to task and purpose. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)

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With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, C revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 3.)

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Simple Machines Activity Pack 3rd Grade T - Taught

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C - Could be used Wheels & Axles Levers

Problem-Solving Activity: popcorn cart

Principle Models: wheels & axles

Main Activity: go-cart

Problem-Solving Activity: wheelbarrow

Principle Models: lever

Main Activity: catapult

Problem-Solving Activity: railroade crossing gate

Principle Models: pulleys

Main Activity: crazy floors

Problem-Solving Activity: crane

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Main Activity: merry-go-round

Principle Models: gears

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Writing Standards (W) CONT. Research to Build and Present Knowledge Conduct short as well as more sustained research C C projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge W.3.7 C C about a topic. Speaking and Listening (SL) Comprehension and Collaboration Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, SL.CCR.1 U U building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led), SL.3.1 with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, U U building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

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Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied SL.3.1.a required material; explicitly draw on that preparation C and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with SL.3.1.b C care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

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Simple Machines Activity Pack 3rd Grade C - Could be used Wheels & Axles Levers

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Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence SL.CCR.4 such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays SL.CCR.5 of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.

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Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification. (See grade 3 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)

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Principle Models: pulleys

Main Activity: crazy floors

Problem-Solving Activity: crane

Problem-Solving Activity: popcorn cart

Problem-Solving Activity: railroade crossing gate

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Main Activity: catapult

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Principle Models: lever

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Speaking and Listening (SL) CONT. Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the U U U remarks of others. Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of C C C the discussion. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, U U U and orally. Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use C C C of evidence and rhetoric.

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Problem-Solving Activity: wheelbarrow

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Main Activity: merry-go-round

Principle Models: gears

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Main Activity: go-cart

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Principle Models: wheels & axles

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Simple Machines Activity Pack 3rd Grade T - Taught

U - Used

C - Could be used Wheels & Axles Levers

Main Activity: go-cart

Problem-Solving Activity: wheelbarrow

Principle Models: lever

Main Activity: catapult

Problem-Solving Activity: railroade crossing gate

Principle Models: pulleys

Main Activity: crazy floors

Problem-Solving Activity: crane

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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context L.CCR.4 clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 L.3.4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Main Activity: merry-go-round

L.CCR.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard U U English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Language (L) CONT.

Principle Models: gears

Principle Models: wheels & axles

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Problem-Solving Activity: popcorn cart

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Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Geometric measurement: understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication and to addition. Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and 3.MD.5 C C C understand concepts of area measurement.

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Simple Machines Activity Pack 3rd Grade T - Taught

U - Used

C - Could be used Wheels & Axles Levers

Principle Models: wheels & axles

Main Activity: go-cart

Problem-Solving Activity: wheelbarrow

Principle Models: lever

Main Activity: catapult

Problem-Solving Activity: railroade crossing gate

Principle Models: pulleys

Main Activity: crazy floors

Problem-Solving Activity: crane

Pulleys

Problem-Solving Activity: popcorn cart

Main Activity: merry-go-round

Principle Models: gears

Gears

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Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (e.g., C C quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals, and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories. Geometry (G) CONT. Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole. For example, partition a shape into 4 parts with equal area, C C and describe the area of each part as 1/4 of the area of the shape.

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