Simple Machine Webquest: Wheel and Axle

Technology Objectives

  • The student will retrieve information using the worldwide web. VA SOL C/T.GR8.4 and C/T.GR5.3 
  • The student will use search strategies to retrieve electronic information. VA SOL C/T.GR8.4  and C/T.GR5.3 

Science Objective

  • The student will construct and utilize a wheel and axle in order to execute a practical task more effeciently.  VA SOL SCI.4.2 and SCI.PHS.10 

Directions

1.  Try the wheel and axle(s) provided by your teacher.  (If your teacher has not provided any wheel and axle(s), go to step two).

2.  Click here.  Print out and complete the note-skeleton.

3.  Return to the Simple Machine Webquest Main Page and complete Part III.

Enrichment (if you finish early)

Click here. Read about gears at this website.


Simple Machine Webquest Main Page