Simple Machines for Kids!

Simple Machines for Kids!

Simple machines are single mechanical devices that help people work faster, easier, and more efficiently. They also help accomplish tasks like moving large heavy objects such as pianos or rolling objects uphill. The six kinds of simple machines are: pulley, screw, inclined plane, wheel and axle, edge, and lever.

Simple Machines Explains the types of simple machines and includes diagrams.

Mystery Machines - Design a simple machine.

Pulley - Line drawing of pulley and suggestions for uses.

Lever - Explanation of how levers work.

Archimedes Moves a Ship - Archimedes uses a simple machine to move a ship.

Screw - Explanation of screw and how it is used.

Simple Machine Lesson Plan - Seven part lesson plan.

Kinds of Levers - Defines and illustrates the three kinds of levers - seesaw, wheelbarrow, and arm.

Simple Machine Inventions - Lots of links and information on machine design.

Uses for Simple Machines - Fact sheet on how simple machines make life easier.

Mechanical Advantage Systems- Information about Archimedes' screw and how it works.

Simple Machine Song - Use this cute poem/song to memorize simple machine facts.

Simple Machines Game - Play this interactive game and test your knowledge of simple machines.

Simple Machines Online Lesson - Read the online lesson and see if you can name the machines.

Build a Crane Model- Simple directions for building a crane model using Legos.

Screw - Good lesson plan on the concept of the screw.

Maillardet's Automaton - This machine can write and draw - how?

Simple Machine Glossary - Important vocabulary terms relating to simple machines.

Momentum Machine - Learn how to propel yourself.

What is a Machine? - Find out the characteristics that define a machine.

Everyday Machines - Use worksheets to explore everyday machines.

Experiments - Easy experiments using levers, wheels, and inclined planes.

Machines Make Things Easier- Find out how Ug Lee and Hoam make life easier with machines.

Simple Machines Video Library - Short but informative videos on various topics relating to simple machinery.

Simple Machines and Their Uses - Fact sheet on the uses of simple machines.

Levers - Using levers to make lifting easier.

Hands-on Simple Machines Explore the interactive House and Tool Shed and learn.

Move It with Simple Machines - Lesson plan teaches the concept of moving objects with simple machinery.

Wheel and Axle History and Uses - Overview of the history of the wheel and axle and how it is used.

Learning List for Simple Machines - Watch a movie, take a test, or play games.

Simple Machines Inside and Out - A clothes pin is a simple machine - want to know why?

Wheel and Axle - Fact sheet on the wheel and axle.

Milk Pouring Machine - Imagine 34 steps to get one glass of milk.

Wheel and Axle Pictures - See how many wheel and axle pictures you can identify.

Core Simple Machines - Identifies the three core simple machines.

FAQs - Simple Machines - Answers to the most common FAQs (frequently asked questions) about simple machinery.

Wheel and Axle Facts - Fact sheet about wheels and axles.

Definitions - Easy-to-understand explanations of simple machines.

Simple Machines and Energy - Short video discusses energy transfer and simple machines.

The Inclined Plane - Fact sheet on the inclined plane.

Science Study Guide - Study guide on simple machines with practice questions.

Simple and Complex Machines - Interactive lab for teaching about the six simple machines.

Simple Machine Lesson Unit - Directions for a six week unit study for elementary ages.

Simple Machines - Guide to simple machine facts.

Wheel and Axle - Fact sheet about wheels and axles.

Overview of Machines - Basic overview of machines.