I found an awesome webquest for Simple Machines here. In the webquest, students researched the simple machines and shared the information with 1st graders. Unfortunately, I didn't have that much time. We're on a time crunch with the 'ol MAP test approaching. Instead, I modified the webquest a tad and gave my kiddos this project:
In Microsoft Publisher, I made three templates for the kiddos to choose from. That way, I provided some options but made the initial leg work much easier for them. After they got the hang of Publisher, they were changing fonts, colors, adding photos ... the whole kit and kaboodle.
We had a blast. I can't wait for the groups to present their finished projects!
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Have a happy leap day!
Looks like fun! Have you seen these interactive games?
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http://www.virginiatrekkers.com/MeadowFarm/Machines.html
http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/javalabs/java12/machine/index.htm
http://www.msichicago.org/fileadmin/Activities/Games/simple_machines/index.php
~Mimi
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