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Simple Machines Passport Assignment 3

Create a compound machine that can help you do a job you do NOT particularly like to do. Use at least two of the simple machines that you have learned about in your research.


Draw and label a diagram of your new invention. Include an explanation of exactly what your new machine will do, and how it will make that job easier.

Rube Goldberg Machine Example 1 Rube Goldberg Machine Example 2 Rube Goldberg Machine Example 3 Rube Goldberg Machine Example 4
Water wheel illustration

Make a model of a water wheel or take a simple machines quiz.

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