Scientist Visit

Last week, a scientist came to our class to teach us about the six Simple Machines - lever, wedge, screw, wheel & axle, pulley and inclined plane.  Some Grade 5 students came to volunteer as our group leaders.  It was a wonderful learning experience for us all!

Scientist Murphy is reviewing the different Simple Machines

At the pulley station

 

Learning about levers

 

 Getting our safety gear ready

 

Using a screw to crush a pop can

 



Exploring inclined planes and wedges

 



Using wheels and axles to make cars

 

The grand finale - Scientist Murphy uses a machine that is made with 

4 simple machines to peel an apple!