Turbocharge your simple machine science unit with this task cards (and more) resource. Grab your students' attention with engaging task cards, activities and even a game! Simple machines has never been more fun to learn, or to teach!

• This task cards and more set is perfect for the BUSY teacher!
  Low prep, just print and go
• Saves you time, this resource covers concepts required in most states, giving you a resource to teach, reinforce or assess students
• The blackline version is a perfect alternative for homework. One or two pages gives practice without being overwhelming
• Task cards are easy to use for both teachers and students
• Easy for a sub to use
• Perfect for independent work, or in groups
• Leads students to mastery through task cards, activities and a game

Special Features of this Task Cards and More set

• Two center/seatwork activities are included, also print and go
• A FREE digital Easel version is included
• A game board is included for use at centers/stations or group work
• Includes six simple machine posters
• Print and digital
• Includes simple machine game board
• Two task cards set included (color and black and white)
• Addresses Next Generation, Teks, and VA SOL standards (see below)
• This resource includes:

Table of Contents

Teacher Notes

Great Web Resources

Great Simple Machine Books

Black and White Task Cards (same questions as colored task cards)

Colored Task Cards

Two Center/ Seat Work Activities

Six Posters (one for each simple machine)

Simple Machine Game

Student Answer Sheet and Grading Key

• Written by a professional children's curriculum writer. Experience includes writing on-line curriculum for CNN and Coca Cola, 7 books for The Child's World Press and writing weekly social studies newspapers for American Legacy Publishers.

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Task cards can be used in many different ways:

1. Centers and/or stations…since task cards can be done in any

order, they are easy to share.

2. In pairs or small groups

3. Whole class

a. Quick review before going home, or to specials

b. Teacher reads question, students write answers on white

board

c. Use as an assessment. Task cards don’t feel like a test, so

test phobic students are more relaxed.

4. Independent work at seats

5. Send home for homework as reinforcement for students

needing remediation

6. Test Prep

7. Games..Use game boards and dice. Place task cards upside down above game board. As students move around board they must answer task card questions. Partners use the grading key to tell if the answer is correct. Student may only move if the answer is correct.

8. Scoot...Give one answer sheet and one task card per student. Give students 30 seconds to answer their task card question on the answer sheet. Set timer for 30 seconds again and say, "Scoot". Student leaves his/her card on their desk and move to the next seat to answer that question. When the timer dings say, "Scoot" again and students move to next seat until all cards are answered on the answer sheet.

9. Scavenger Hunt...Hide cards around the classroom. Give each student one answer sheet. Students search for cards and answer them as they are found.

10. Jenga...Number Jenga blocks to 36 (or less if you wish). Students play in groups of three-four and take turns pulling them out. Students all answer the task card number on each block on their answer sheet until the Jenga blocks tumble.

11. Exit ticket...Pass one task card to each student plus one sticky note. Students answer on the sticky note and place on board on the way out the door.

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Comments aout this resource include:

"Wow! Great resource! More included than I expected! Great addition to my simple machines unit! Thanks so much!"

"Great task cards for students to work on independently. Loved this purchase. Thanks!"

"Excellent. The "I need a Machine" Task cards were excellent. My favorite part is the cut and paste simple machine sort with pictures."

"My class loves this and I love watching them get excited about learning."

"As a first year teacher I really appreciate having awesome resources like this available to me! Thanks!"

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The resource is available in two other formats:

Simple Machines PowerPoint

Simple Machines Boom Cards

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If you are interested in checking out my other resources in the "Science Task Cards and More" series, check out the links below:

Force and Motion: Science Task Cards and More

Rocks and Minerals: Science Task Cards and More

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About this Teacher Author

Jan Bernard

National Board Certified Teacher (2001-2011), Masters in Curriculum, Gifted Certified, Cobb County Elementary Teacher of the Year, Addison Elementary Teacher of the Year, Bullard Elementary Teacher of the Year, Atlanta Journal and Constitution Honor Teacher finalist ($5000 award), District 3 Georgia Science Teacher of the Year, Author of seven books published by The Child's World Press, Wrote online k-12 social studies and language arts curriculum for Coca Cola, curriculum writer for CNN, curriculum writer for American Legacy Publishers 2009-2014, 25 years teaching experience in grades 1st-4th.

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