{"id":493,"date":"2020-05-07T20:01:57","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T20:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/?page_id=493"},"modified":"2022-04-13T20:23:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T20:23:36","slug":"grade-8-understanding-structures-and-mechanisms-systems-in-action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/grade-1-8\/grade-8\/grade-8-understanding-structures-and-mechanisms-systems-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Grade 8 &#8211; Understanding Structures and Mechanisms (Systems in Action)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Grade 8 Overall Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assess the personal, social, and\/or environmental impacts of a system, and evaluate improvements to a system and\/or alternative ways of meeting the same needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:663510\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Human Body Factory<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:603801\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Machines<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:737822\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:759971\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Forces And Motion!<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:494754\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mighty Robots: Mechanical Marvels That Fascinate And Frighten<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:752747\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Faster, Higher, Smarter: Bright Ideas That Transformed Sports<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:165579\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leonardo Da Vinci<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com.ezp.windsorpubliclibrary.com:2048\/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;db=funk&amp;AN=au178800&amp;site=ehost-live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Automation<\/a> (Database article)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/technology\/automation\/Advantages-and-disadvantages-of-automation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advantages and Disadvantages of Automation<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xowQkxFXTNg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is Automation?<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iisd.org\/blog\/automation-environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Effect Will Automation Have on the Environment?<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/social-structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Structure<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learner.org\/series\/interactive-amusement-park-physics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amusement Park Physics<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Investigate a working system and the ways in which components of the system contribute to its desired function.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:880759\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Super Cool Tech Works<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:623078\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forms Of Energy<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/results?qu=get+to+know+simple+machines&amp;te=&amp;rt=false%7C%7C%7CSERIES%7C%7C%7CSeries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get to Know Simple Machines<\/a> (Book series)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:827005\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Science Of Machines<\/a> (LaunchPad)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:634101\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Friction<\/a> (DVD)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:619271\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Friction And Gravity: Snowboarding Science<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:626188\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Science Of A Race Car: Reactions In Action<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:623082\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gravity<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:626126\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skateboarding: How It Works<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:601550\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baseball Science<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.learnalberta.ca\/content\/kes\/pdf\/or_cf_sci_gr08_uD_02_simple.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mechanical Systems<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/science-projects\/experiment-with-simple-machines\/middle-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Machine Science Projects<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.vic.gov.au\/school\/teachers\/teachingresources\/discipline\/science\/continuum\/Pages\/simpmachines.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Machines<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ck12.org\/c\/physical-science\/mechanical-advantage\/lesson\/Mechanical-Advantage-MS-PS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mechanical Advantage<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/study.com\/academy\/lesson\/how-systems-use-inputs-outputs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Systems Use Inputs and Outputs<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n2gQs1mcZHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is Friction?<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencebuddies.org\/science-fair-projects\/landing-inventions.shtml?gclid=CLryxJq-nrICFQi8Kgod_DAArg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inventions<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mos.org\/leonardo\/activities\/gadget-anatomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leonardo&#8217;s Machines<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kurpinskisclass.com\/unit-d-mechanical-systems-i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mechanical Systems<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinformatics.com\/math_science\/work-energy-power.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Work, Energy, and Power<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enchantedlearning.com\/physics\/machines\/Levers.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Levers: Simple Machines<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/science.howstuffworks.com\/transport\/engines-equipment\/pulley.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pulleys<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploratorium.edu\/cycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science of Cycling<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploratorium.edu\/hockey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science of Hockey<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Demonstrate an understanding of different types of systems and the factors that contribute to their safe and efficient operation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:663191\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hockey Science: 25 Winning Experiments<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:486202\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bicycle Science Projects: Physics On Wheels<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:737828\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Kids&#8217; Book Of Simple Machines: Cool Projects &amp; Activities That Make Science Fun<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:812947\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I Can Make Marvelous Movers<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:827100\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calling All Minds: How To Think And Create Like An Inventor<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:699360\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Gravity!<\/a> \u00a0(Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ck12.org\/physics\/calculating-work\/lesson\/Calculating-Work-MS-PS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calculating Work<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/physics\/mechanical-advantage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mechanical Advantage Calculator<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/science\/physics\/work-and-energy\/work-and-energy-tutorial\/a\/what-is-thermal-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is Thermal Energy?<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winkelhage.com\/sample-page\/grade-8-science\/systems-in-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Systems in Action<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/guides\/z78nb9q\/revision\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Friction<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WSKi8HfcxEk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Rise of the Machines &#8211; Why Automation is Different this Time<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grade 8 Overall Expectations: Assess the personal, social, and\/or environmental impacts of a system, and evaluate improvements to a system and\/or alternative ways of meeting the same needs. 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