Step 1

Identify Examples of Mechanisms

• Look for 20 or more examples of mechanisms that employ simple machines
• If possible take a digital photo of each one.
• Identify the simple machines in each one.
• Make an entry in your course portfolio

Step 2

Discover more about Mechanical Advantage

• Conduct research about mechanical advantage related to each simple machine
  • Lever
  • Inclined plane
  • Wheel and axle
  • Wedge
  • Screw
  • Pulley
• Determine how mechanical advantage is calculated for each simple machine

A few starting points

• Mechanical Advantage of Some Simple Machines
• Simple Machines
• Canada Science and Technology Museum

Make an appropriate entry in your course portfolio

Step 3

Discover more about Mechanical Control

• Conduct research about mechanical control
  • Examine devices that you see every day. 
  • Identify mechanical control mechanisms in them
  • Identify the simple machines that each mechanical control is made from
• Make an appropriate entry in your course portfolio