SIMPLE MACHINES

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the world of simple machines.  We will learn from different web sites how simple machines are used in everyday life.  These machines help make many jobs we do around the house and at school much easier.  Simple machines include pulleys, levers, wheels and axles, gears and inclined planes.  Let's learn more about each of these simple machines in the resources section.  When you think you are ready, go on the Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt.  

Happy Learning!  

RESOURCES

Simple Machines Made Simpler

http://www.smartown.com/sp2000/machines2000/

Franklin  Institute Online Simple Machines

http://sln.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/spotlight3.html

Simple Machines Learning Site

http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm

Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt

Print out a copy of the Scavenger Hunt Worksheet.

1.  What is a simple machine?

            http://www.smartown.com/sp2000/machines2000/

2.  What are (3) examples of simple machines?

            http://www.smartown.com/sp2000/machines2000/

3.  What is an example of an inclined plane?

            http://sln.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/spotlight3.html

4.  What simple machine is another type of wheel and axle?

            http://sln.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/spotlight3.html

5.  What is a compound machine?

           http://sln.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/spotlight3.html

6.  What is a possible use for a lever at home?  

         http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm     

7.  What  are 3 examples of pulleys?

          http://www.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm

8.  Take the simple machines quiz.

       http://www.smartown.com/sp2000/machines2000/