This physical science resource covers force, motion, gravity and the six simple machines. This bundle includes reading passages, printable posters, a simple machines trivia game, simple experiments and demonstration ideas and more! 
Simple Machines
This resource contains demonstration ideas, reading passages, (one for each simple machine), a fun trivia game (name that machine!), printable posters, an interactive mini book, and extension activities. The interactive book promotes critical thinking and is aligned with the reading passages and posters to streamline teaching. The simple machine posters can be displayed digitally or printed for a colorful classroom display. 
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Reading Passages (7 total)
- Trivia Game (perfect for review!)
- Interactive Mini Book (12 pages)
- Printable Posters (color & blackline)
- Printable Extension activities (sorting, cut & paste, writing)
- Demonstration Ideas
Reading Passages:
This resource includes a single page reading passage for each of the six simple machines. A general introduction reading passage about machines is also included. The examples included within the reading passages are aligned with the printable posters and mini book to streamline teaching. You can view these passages by clicking the green preview button. 
Trivia Game:
This game works perfectly as a review activity, however it can also serve as a daily warm-up or an exit ticket. Students will "name the machine" based on a picture. There are also questions regarding how a machine helps people. Check out the preview file for an example. You must have PowerPoint to access the game.
Simple Machine Posters:
The following posters are included with examples. Check out the preview file for more details. 
- Machines
- Words to Know: (Work, Energy, Force)
- Wheel and Axle
- Inclined Plane
- Pulley
- Lever
- Wedge
- Screw
Interactive Mini Book:
- 12 page mini-book 
- Corresponds with simple machine posters and reading passages
- Involves writing, drawing, critical thinking
- To view a sample, check out the preview file
Activities:
- Perfect for stations or centers
- Send home as homework 
- Use as independent work or exit ticket
- Simple Machines Sort 
- Simple Machines Matching Worksheet (2 versions)
- Cut & Paste Picture Sort Worksheets (3 versions)
- Name that Machine Cut & Paste Worksheet
-  I Use Simple Machines Writing Sheet (2 versions)
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Force & Motion (and Gravity)
This resource covers force, motion, and gravity! This resource contains simple experiments that use items you probably already have in your classroom. Included are two reading passages, activities, and printable posters. 
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Reading Passages:
- Force & Motion
- Gravity
Printable Posters:
- Work
- Energy
- Force
- Motion
- Push
- Pull
- Friction
- Gravity
Simple Experiments & Activities:
- KWL Chart
- Mind Map
- What is Energy? (simple experiment)
- Force: Push, Pull or Both? (center activity)
- Movement in Action (play dough/wiki stick activity)
- How Strong is the Force? (determine which force is greater)
- What is Friction? (simple experiment)
- What is Gravity? (simple experiment)
- Gravity in Space? (simple experiment)
- Show What you Learned (assessment)
Thank you! Have a blessed day.
Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.
Social Studies Education, K-12
Elementary Education K-8
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