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This document outlines a performance task for students to design, build, and test a prototype machine that addresses a real-life problem using simple and compound machines. Students will learn about translational and rotational motion while constructing their prototypes from recycled materials, followed by testing and evaluating their effectiveness. The task includes sections for identifying problems, planning designs, and reflecting on teamwork and learning outcomes.

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Prototype Machine v

This document outlines a performance task for students to design, build, and test a prototype machine that addresses a real-life problem using simple and compound machines. Students will learn about translational and rotational motion while constructing their prototypes from recycled materials, followed by testing and evaluating their effectiveness. The task includes sections for identifying problems, planning designs, and reflecting on teamwork and learning outcomes.

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GENERAL SCIENCE PERFORMANCE TASK WORKSHEET

Motion in Action: Design, Build, and Test a Prototype Machine

Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: ______________________________


Group No.: __________
Members:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Learning Competency: Construct a prototype of an efficient simple or compound machine by


applying the concepts of translational and rotational motion.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:
 Identify a real-life problem that can be solved using a simple or compound machine.
 Design a prototype that applies simple machines.
 Identify the translational and rotational motions involved in the machine.
 Construct a functional prototype using recycled materials.
 Test and evaluate the effectiveness of the prototype.
Background
Simple and compound machines make work easier by changing the direction or
magnitude of force. Most machines combine two or more simple machines and involve different
kinds of motion.
Translational Motion - Movement in which an object moves from one place to another in a
straight or curved path.
Examples:
 Moving cart
 Sliding drawer
 Trash picker moving forward
Rotational Motion - Movement around a fixed axis or pivot.
Examples:
 Wheels turning
 Pulley rotating
 Axle spinning
Performance Task
You are a team of young engineers tasked with designing and constructing a machine that
solves a real-life problem. Your machine should demonstrate the concepts of translational and
rotational motion while using one or more simple machines.
Your group will:
 Identify a real-life problem.
 Design a prototype.
 Build the prototype using recycled materials.
 Test its functionality.
 Present your output to the class.

PART I. IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM

Directions: Discuss with your group and choose a real-life problem that your machine will solve.

Examples:
 Transporting books
 Picking up trash
 Watering plants
 Carrying heavy objects
 Moving classroom supplies
 Collecting leaves
 Other: __________________________

Our Identified Problem:


PART II. DESIGN PLANNING

A. Name of the Machine

B. Purpose of the Machine

C. Materials Needed

List all materials needed.

Materials Quantity

PART III. MACHINE DESIGN

Draw your prototype inside the box.

Your drawing must include:


 Machine Name
 Labeled Parts
 Materials Used
 Simple Machines Used
 Arrows showing Translational Motion
 Arrows showing Rotational Motion
Prototype Sketch

PART IV. IDENTIFY THE SIMPLE MACHINES USED


Simple Machine Used? (✓) Where is it found?
Lever
Wheel and Axle
Pulley
Inclined Plane
Wedge
Screw

PART V. IDENTIFY THE MOTIONS

A. Translational Motion

Which part/s of your machine move from one place to another?

B. Rotational Motion

Which part/s rotate around an axis?

PART VI. CONSTRUCTION

Directions: Construct your prototype using recycled materials.

Possible materials include:

 Cardboard
 Plastic bottles
 Bottle caps
 Popsicle sticks
 Wooden sticks
 Old CDs
 Wire
 String
 Cartons
 Rubber bands
 Plastic containers
 Tape
 Glue

PART VII. PROTOTYPE TESTING

Test your machine by performing its intended task.

Testing Record

Test Observation
Does the machine work?
Does it solve the problem?
Which parts moved translationally?
Which parts rotated?
What improvements are needed?
PART VIII. ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

1. What real-life problem does your machine solve?

2. What simple machines are combined in your prototype?

3. Which parts of the machine exhibit translational motion?


4. Which parts exhibit rotational motion?

5. Why is it important to combine translational and rotational motion in your machine?

6. If you were given more time and materials, what improvements would you make?

PART IX. GROUP REFLECTION

Discuss with your group and answer the following.

What was the most challenging part of building your prototype?

What did your group learn from this activity?

How did teamwork contribute to the success of your project?

Presentation Guide (5–7 Minutes)

Each group should explain:

 Name of the machine


 Real-life problem identified
 Materials used
 Parts of the machine
 Simple machines incorporated
 Translational motion
 Rotational motion
 Demonstration of the prototype
 Suggested improvements

Teacher's Rubric (50 Points)

Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (8 pts) Fair (6 pts) Needs Score
Improvement (4 pts)
Creativity Innovative, practical, and Functional with Basic design Minimal
and Design visually appealing creative features creativity
Construction Durable, neat, and Mostly functional Partially Weak
quality fully functional functional construction
Identification of Correctly identified and Mostly correct Limited Incorrect
Translational Motion clearly explained explanation or missing
Identification of Correctly identified Mostly correct Limited Incorrect
Rotational Motion and clearly explained explanation or missing
Teamwork and All members actively Most members Uneven Minimal
Collaboration participated and collaborated participated participation teamwork
effectively

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