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⚙️ Simple Machines: How We Make Hard Work Easy

Levers, pulleys, ramps, wheels, and more — how simple machines make hard work easy.
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Vocabulary
Lever: A bar that pivots on a point.
Pulley: A wheel with a rope to lift things.
Inclined plane: A ramp that makes lifting easier.
Differentiation
Extension Activities
  • Build a simple machine.
  • Draw different simple machines.
  • Identify machines in the home.
Parent Tip

Use a ruler and a pencil as a lever. See how it helps lift a small object.

Learning Path
Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Identify simple machinesDescribe lever functionDescribe pulley functionDescribe inclined plane function