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This whole site is great, but I chose a simple machines activities because that is what the kids in my practicum are learning about right now. 1. This particular part of the website is physical science, and it is an activity that is used to teach kids about simple machines 2.The website says that it is used for grades 2-6, but I think I would use it with 3rd and 4th graders and two standards that are used in this activity are: D.4.6 Observe and describe physical events in objects at rest or in motion D.4.7 Observe and describe physical events involving objects and develop record-keeping systems to follow these events by measuring and describing changes in their properties, including: * position relative to another object * motion over time * and position due to forces 3. I would integrate this with another class by talking about the history of the machines. I would talk about how and why the machines were invented and who invented them. I would then have them discuss why these machines were helpful. So this could be both a science and social studies lesson. 4. I would adapt this for people with disabilities or people who are struggling by having them work with someone who would be able to and willing to help them. I would also give them a sheet with definitions and pictures of each machine to help them to identify and figure out the function of each simple machine.