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http://edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/ http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm and videos from unitedstreaming and Teachers Domain http://www.teachersdomain.org/collection/k12/sci.phys.energy.work/ || // (This project would make a great WebQuest. For more information on WebQuests go to http://webquest.org/search/ )  // ||  ||
 * || ** Before UDL  ** || **  After UDL  ** ||
 * ** Pre-assessment  ** ||  Teacher uses general knowledge about the class to predict existing levels of understanding about simple machine  ||  Students are shown an interactive PowerPoint presentation about simple machines. Using Inspirationtm the teacher and students brainstorm what makes each machine work easier.  ||
 * ** Background information  ** ||  Students read from a text or view media that shows the six simple machines.  ||  Students are guided to multiple options and media forms for learning about simple machines. The specific form each student uses has been chosen based on ability and learning strengths. Not all students explore the same materials. Students may use books from the media center, websites
 * ** Project  ** ||  All students are given a set of guidelines for an individual project that shows how one simple machine makes work easier.  ||  Students work in groups to develop a digital presentation that teaches others about how their machine makes work easier. Groups are carefully chosen with student needs in mind. All students have assigned roles and tasks to complete.
 * ** Presentation  ** ||  Students do an oral presentation of their project to the class.  ||  Groups show the digital presentations to the class and engage them in an activity to solidify the key points about how the machine makes work easier. Sample presentations might include; PowerPoint, Microsoft Photostory or Moviemaker, students create a simple machine and then videotape it working and add their own narration.  ||
 * ** Post-assessment  ** ||  Students take a multiple choice test on simple machines.  ||  Students are assessed on their presentations using a rubric. ( http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php, http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/assess.html ) They are also given a written assessment or activity so they can explain how all simple machines make work easier.
 * ** Evaluation  ** ||  Students are given a grade on their project and test.  ||  Students are given oral and/or written feedback on their completion of the task. If necessary, some students may have another learning activity to readdress concepts. Grades are based on many criteria: knowledge, skills, group work, effectiveness, and so on.  ||