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Lesson: Simple Machine 2
Activity: Debate YW
Motion: Which simple machine is better?
Directions:
1. Brainstorm characteristics and uses of ONE simple machine, write down your points on the
scratch pad, and prepare a final draft as a group on the grephic organizer below.
2. Write down your facts using the guideline below.
3. Decide who will oppose and propose the motion (debate).
Debate graphic organizer-Final draft
Describe it ‘Compare it.
Examine the subject closely and describe what —_| What is the difference between the tools?
you understand.
Associate it Analyze it.
‘What does the subject make you think of? Break the subject into parts; tell how they are
made.
Apply it. Argue for or against it.
Describe how the subject is used. Use any kind of reasoning, silly or rational to take a
stand for or against the subject.
Onpes 2014 simple Machines Debate 6Scratch
pad Cait students should have a scratch pad for brainstorming, and then contribute their
information towards the final draft of the group motion. For scratch pad templates are included below)
Scratch pad
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Tool
Notes
Scratch pad
Tool
Notes
OMDEs 2014
Sirmple Machines Debate