ME4_SimpleMachines



=Introduction= Each simple machine has a mechanical advantage that can be calculated. This activity will give you practice.

=Activity= The slideshow below gives you an introduction to mechanical advantage, ending with an example of the graded assignment. media type="custom" key="7432229" This Quia activity asks you to evaluate tools to compare their mechanical advantages.

=Assessment=

1 Quality Point
Comic Life document is attempted with some images and explanations.

2 Quality Points
Comic Life Document is attempted with all images and most explanations.

3 Quality Points
Comic Life Document is fully successful for all six images and explanations.

4 Quality Points
Comic Life Document is supplemented with photos of one of the simple machines provided in class, and an explanation of how to calculate its mechanical advantage.

5 Quality Points
Comic Life Document is supplemented with photos of a simple machine found outside of class, and an explanation of how to calculate its mechanical advantage.