Technology Enhanced Lesson

An idea to technologically enhance a lesson on simple machines--identification and their specific uses--would be to first introduce the concept of simple machines. Go over them so students are aware of the various types of machines. Then a way to check for understanding would be to go to an incredible website that can be displayed on the projector that is in my 3rd grade class. The website lets you go to a room, such as a kitchen, and then you can highlight various items in the room. Students can then be quizzed on what type of simple machine was used. This activity seems like it would be fun and engaging for the students. They can all interact with the website by suggesting what object in the room to highlight next. This technology is readily available for use in the classroom. The website is found at edheads.org. Once there, the simple machines activity can be found. The website is http://www.edheads.org