Science 8 Saxton

Students have been looking at the characteristics of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems. Students look at Pascals Law and how to calculate Pressure (pa). Students use this to calculate the mechanical advantage of a hydraulic system. Monday April. 29th students have a quiz on topics 4-6 of Mechanical Systems. They can complete the topic 4-6 review if they need extra practice. There is also a topic 4-6 revision guide under the Mechanical Systems section of the blog.

Students explored simple machines and the uses of simple machines in complex machines. They had to complete a Rube Goldberg cartoon which was due Monday, April. 15th.  Students then investigated Work, Mechanical Advantage, Speed Ratio, and Efficiency. Thursday April 18th they completed a topic 1-3 quiz.  Students will begin looking at Force and Pressure when they are back from the long weekend.  If students completed all in class work than there is no homework over the long weekend.