Simple Made Concrete

This author of this article created a great way for the students to share their knowledge of simple machines. At the end of the school year the students make junk cars to race down a ramp. ... See More

This author of this article created a great way for the students to share their knowledge of simple machines. At the end of the school year the students make junk cars to race down a ramp. They used simple machines in their cars and explained how they were used. Kudos to this teacher!

Using recycled materials stretches school budgets

The article discusses having students make a vehicle that includes simple machines. I am a big fan of using recycled materials. The projects can be simple and use simple materials, but hav... See More

The article discusses having students make a vehicle that includes simple machines. I am a big fan of using recycled materials. The projects can be simple and use simple materials, but have elegant instructional design that helps students learn.