This document outlines a 5-day lesson plan to teach 2nd grade students about simple machines. It includes analyzing the class of 23 students, setting an objective for students to create a simple machine with 100% accuracy by the end of the week. Each day focuses on a different activity to introduce simple machines - from videos to books to hands-on demonstrations. Technology like a projector and computer are needed to display videos, and materials should be prepared for students to build their own simple machine.

1. Six Simple Machines
Amber Naylor

2. Analyze Learners
23 second grade students (10 boys and13 girls), 12 caucasian,
11 african american. Three of which have ADHD.
Some students are visual learners while others are hands-on
or auditory.

3. Objective
With 100% accuracy the 2nd grade students will create a
simple machine by the end of the week after participating in
many different classroom activities such as videos, songs, a
hands on activity, and demonstrations.

4. Day by Day
Day 1: Introduction to simple machines
Day 2: Identifying everyday simple machines using a video.
Day 3: “The Kids’ Book Of Simple Machines” by Kelly Doudna
Day 4: Hands-on demonstration (bringing in simple machines)
Day 5: Students will create a simple machine.

5. Use of Technology
Projector and computer for YouTube video, all working.
Be sure to have access to the book needed.
Have all material ready for the students to create a simple
machine with.
Be prepared to bring in some small simple machines for
hands-on demonstration.

6. Works Cited
Doudna, K. (2015). Kids' Book of Simple Machines.
Physical Science for Children All About Simple Machines. (2014, July 21). Retrieved February 08,
2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS77oMc7l2Q
Simple Machines: Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved February 08, 2016, from
http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/simple_machines/facts.cfm
Bill Nye - Simple Machines. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from
https://www.schooltube.com/video/b92aaeff6cf4431aa6c7/Bill Nye - Simple Machines