Mrs. Christner’s 4^th grade students are learning about simple machines.  Students were given the opportunity to design and create their own simple machine.  Students worked cooperatively within their groups to plan, develop, and construct their machine with materials in the classroom. 

The Magical Can Crusher

This group created a can crusher using rulers, a sharpener, and tape.

The Xtreme Puller

This group of students created a machine that lifts objects.

Pencil Picker Upper

This group is using all resources to create their simple machine.  As a group, they decided to create a simple machine would help pick up pencils that fall on the floor throughout the day. 

The Weight Lifter

These students are working cooperatively on constructing their simple machine.  The used the pulley as a model to create their design.  They made a device that would lift weights. 

The Pick Stick

This group used a variety of materials to construct their simple machine. This machine will pick up objects on the floor without bending over.