Simple Machines: The Wedge As an addition to learning about the inclined plane, we next looked at its close relative, the wedge. We found that wedges are very useful for separating things. Whether it is a wedge separating the door from the floor or the wedge on the tip of a pencil separating the paper when you poke it. We also experimented with paper airplanes by making two of them, one with a wedge at the front and the other flat nosed. We found that the wedge nosed airplane flew better because it separated the air! Simple Machine: The Lever We found out that this simple machine makes our lives easier by lifting heavy objects. We spotted that one type of lever looks like a seesaw! We also found that the closer the load was to the fulcrum (the middle part) the easier it was to lift. 2D Shapes We also made a video called "What Does the Shape Say" using the ChatterPix app on the iPad. Watch what each shape says below!
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AuthorWe are a class of 4-6 year olds at an international school in Singapore! We learn by playing, inquiring and having fun. Our teacher is Ms Bustamante, and this is our learning journey! Archives
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