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Simple Machines

Simple MachinesSimple Machines effect our lives in many ways. Let's see how these machines are involved in our everyday lives.

Simple Machines I

This activity tells all about simple machines. Click on machines. Read the article and see how these machines effect our lives.

  1. Simple machines help make life ____________.
  2. A compound machine has _____ or more simple machines working together.
  3. Name the six simple machines.
  4. If you tip a level board it is now an __________.
  5. An ax is an example of the simple machine, a________
  6. Take an inclined plane and wrap it around a cylinder. This is an example of the simple machine. a _________.
  7. When you pry something you are using the simple, a _________.
  8. The claws on a hammer are an example of the simple machine, a_________.

 

Simple Machines II

Let's keep learning about simple machines. Click on Simple Machines II and do the activities below.

  1. A boat is an example of the simple machine, a______.
  2. A wedge is two inclined planes laid________.
  3. Can you ever get something for nothing using simple machines?
  4. A chisel is an example of the simple machine, a_________
  5. Explain how a screw works.
  6. Archimedes developed a screw to lift ________.
  7. A lever consists of three parts. What are they?
  8. The closer the load is to the fulcrum the _______ force is needed to lift the load.

 

Simple Machines III

Simple machines are visited once again.

  1. A lever is like the playground toy a________.
  2. Name four items to make a pulley.
  3. Two levers put together would make a___________.
  4. A lever is used to lift a ________ object.
  5. Simple machines help make ___________ easier.
  6. A car rolls on which simple machine?
  7. A screw is two simple machines. What are they?
  8. A wheel with a rope around it is a _________.

 

Author: STEVEN TUTTLE - Email steven.tuttle@granite.k12.ut.us