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Day One Journal - January 29, 2008
Describe how you feel about receiving a chapter "assigned" as a webquest versus a traditionally "taught" chapter.

Day Two Journal - January 30, 2008
How do you and your partner plan to work cooperatively after school to complete this webquest?

Day Three Journal - January 31, 2008
Give an example of a simple machine you have used recently (one for both partners). Identify the machine and it's role in reducing the amount of work needed in your situation.

Day Four Journal - February 4, 2008
Describe and give one example (each partner) of how a simple machine can make work easier.

Day Five Journal - February 5, 2008
Explain the difference between a first class, second class, and a third class lever. (Page 189).

Day Six Journal - February 6, 2008
Give an example (other than those listed in the book) of a first class, second class, and a third class lever (p 189). [|Learning about l]evers

Day Seven Journal - February 7, 2008
Open your book to page 199. What simple machines can you identify in this cartoon? Please list them in the order they appear. Also list the device that functions as the simple machine. For example, the see-saw that the cat jumps on is a first class lever, the ruler tied to the see-saw is a ___, etc.

Day Eight Journal - February 8, 2008
Assess your progress as partners throught the first 8 days of this webquest. What have you completed and uploaded to Moodle? What do you still have to complete? With your partner, form a plan to complete this webquest by Wednesday.

Day Nine Journal - February 11, 2008
Explain the similarities in structure (what they look like ) between an inclined plane and a wedge. Now, explain the differences how each of these simple machines function.

Day Ten Journal - February. 12, 2008
An adult and a small child get on a seesaw that has a moveable fulcrum (piviot point). When the fulcrum is in the middle, the child can't lift the adult. How should the fulcrum be positioned so the two can seesaw easily? Explain your answer.

Day Eleven Journal - February 14, 2008
Happy Valentines Day - you can enjoy a journal free day. Please make sure all journal entries are up to date, accurate, with correct grammar and punctuation.