The resources above are to be used as supplemental resources to the MNPS Science Kits. This list is not

extensive and should be used to meet the needs of the students.

7thth grade Science Kits: Resources for Implementation and Enrichment

Unit 8: Simple Machines (2 weeks)

Books to explore Web Resources Idea Sparkler(s)

Simple Machines, Grades 6 - 12: Force, Motion, and Energy (Expanding Science Skills Series)

The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines

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Edheads.org

Museum of Science & Industry Chicago- Simple Machines Game

Research Rube Goldberg

Set-up & play Mouse Trap

Build your own Rube Goldberg machine to accomplish a task

Build simple machines with legos!

Its Simply a Balancing Act PBL project from BIE

We Get By (compound machine PBL)

The resources above are to be used as supplemental resources to the MNPS Science Kits. This list is not

extensive and should be used to meet the needs of the students.

Unit 9: Motion (2 weeks)

Books to explore Web Resources Idea Sparkler(s)

Forces and motion by Silverstein, Alvin.

Making things move : DIY mechanisms for inventors, hobbyists, and artists by Roberts, Dustyn.

Roller Coaster by Marla Frazee

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Edheads.org

Interactive Notebook ideas

Roller Coaster PBL

Distance/Time/Speed foldable idea

The resources above are to be used as supplemental resources to the MNPS Science Kits. This list is not

extensive and should be used to meet the needs of the students.

Unit 10: Waves (2 weeks)

Books to explore Web Resources Idea Sparkler(s)

Waves : principles of light, electricity, and magnetism by Fleisher, Paul.

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The Physics Classroom

Longitudinal and Transverse Wave Motion (interactive)

Have students complete self-paced lesson which discusses waves http://bit.ly/1zeTKnx