State Content Standards and Objectives

WV Standards

Science:

6.1
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of science and the evolvement of scientific knowledge,demonstrate an understanding of science as a human endeavor encompassing the contributions of diverse cultures and scientists,demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of a scientist,demonstrate skills of scientific inquiry.

6.2.21
examine simple machines and the forces involved

6.3.05
research everyday applications and interactions of science and technology

7.1.08
use a variety of technologies and scientific instruments to conduct explorations, investigations and experiments of the natural world

7.2.24
perform experiments with simple machines to demonstrate the relationship between forces and distance; use vectors to represent motion

7.3.01    
explore the relationship between the parts of a system to the whole system

7.3.05
research everyday applications and interactions of science and technology

8.2.25
illustrate and calculate the mechanical advantage of simple machines

PS.2.17
experimentally obtain data and apply graphs, vectors and mathematical models to quantify Newton’s Laws of motion (i.e., velocity, acceleration, force, momentum, and time)

PS.2.18
conduct an experiment to calculate the mechanical advantages, work in/out and efficiencies of simple machines

National Standards Addressed

Science: 10, 12

21st Century Skills

• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Critical thinking and systems thinking
• Problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Information and media literacy skills
• Interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Self-direction
• Accountability and adaptability

Bloom's Level Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Knowledge X X X Comprehension X X X Application X X X Analysis X X X Synthesis X X Evaluation X X