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Mini Unit | Simple Machines | Lessons | Worksheets
Mini Unit | Simple Machines | Lessons | Worksheets
Mini Unit | Simple Machines | Lessons | Worksheets
Mini Unit | Simple Machines | Lessons | Worksheets
Mini Unit | Simple Machines | Lessons | Worksheets
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Mini Unit | Simple Machines | Lessons | Worksheets
Mini Unit | Simple Machines | Lessons | Worksheets
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"I was very happy to find this resources. It was exactly what I was looking for. Students enjoyed completing it also. "
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Sarah C.
"Packed with LOTS of activities that are super engaging! Good mix of hands on and notes. There is an error in the Escape Room Clue 3 "
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Amanda P.

Description

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Simple Machines Unit | Complete Resource with Lessons, Worksheets, Study Guide, Posters, Test & Escape Room

Make teaching Simple Machines fun, easy, and meaningful with this all-in-one unit designed for elementary classrooms! This engaging resource includes everything you need to help your students explore how simple and compound machines work in the real world.

What’s Included:

Interactive Google Slide Deck – This 94-slide presentation introduces all six simple machines with clear explanations, real-world photos, and interactive opportunities. Videos and activities are embedded throughout to boost engagement. Takes about 6 days to complete. Slides are editable to fit your classroom needs!

Printable Worksheets – Reinforce daily learning with independent activities. Includes 3 printable worksheets and 2 hands-on explorations—perfect for formative assessment or centers.

Study Guide – A kid-friendly study guide helps students review key vocabulary and concepts. Great for at-home study or whole-class review.

Posters – Bright and informative posters for each simple machine to display in your classroom or use as anchor charts. Also include posters for force, work, net force, friction, and gravity.

Assessment – Includes multiple-choice, short answer, and critical thinking questions to check student understanding of all six simple machines.

Escape Room Challenge – A fun, low-prep digital escape room to review simple machines in an exciting way! Students solve clues and apply their knowledge to “break out.”

BONUS ACTIVITIES!! – Some bonus activities are included if you need more practice for your students. Activities include a Simple Machines Reading Passage, Simple Machines Scoot, and two extension activities (Rube Goldberg Challenge & ABCs of Simple Machines)


Help your students build a strong understanding of Simple Machines while having fun with hands-on, visual, and interactive activities. This resource saves prep time and keeps students engaged all week long. Just download, print, and teach!

Interested in just the escape room? Purchase it separately HERE.


Aligns to 3rd Grade VA SOL 3.2

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Mini Unit | Simple Machines | Lessons | Worksheets

Mrs Martinson
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$5.00

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What others say

"I was very happy to find this resources. It was exactly what I was looking for. Students enjoyed completing it also. "
star
Sarah C.
"Packed with LOTS of activities that are super engaging! Good mix of hands on and notes. There is an error in the Escape Room Clue 3 "
star
Amanda P.

Description

**Check the video preview for a complete look at this product!

Simple Machines Unit | Complete Resource with Lessons, Worksheets, Study Guide, Posters, Test & Escape Room

Make teaching Simple Machines fun, easy, and meaningful with this all-in-one unit designed for elementary classrooms! This engaging resource includes everything you need to help your students explore how simple and compound machines work in the real world.

What’s Included:

Interactive Google Slide Deck – This 94-slide presentation introduces all six simple machines with clear explanations, real-world photos, and interactive opportunities. Videos and activities are embedded throughout to boost engagement. Takes about 6 days to complete. Slides are editable to fit your classroom needs!

Printable Worksheets – Reinforce daily learning with independent activities. Includes 3 printable worksheets and 2 hands-on explorations—perfect for formative assessment or centers.

Study Guide – A kid-friendly study guide helps students review key vocabulary and concepts. Great for at-home study or whole-class review.

Posters – Bright and informative posters for each simple machine to display in your classroom or use as anchor charts. Also include posters for force, work, net force, friction, and gravity.

Assessment – Includes multiple-choice, short answer, and critical thinking questions to check student understanding of all six simple machines.

Escape Room Challenge – A fun, low-prep digital escape room to review simple machines in an exciting way! Students solve clues and apply their knowledge to “break out.”

BONUS ACTIVITIES!! – Some bonus activities are included if you need more practice for your students. Activities include a Simple Machines Reading Passage, Simple Machines Scoot, and two extension activities (Rube Goldberg Challenge & ABCs of Simple Machines)


Help your students build a strong understanding of Simple Machines while having fun with hands-on, visual, and interactive activities. This resource saves prep time and keeps students engaged all week long. Just download, print, and teach!

Interested in just the escape room? Purchase it separately HERE.


Aligns to 3rd Grade VA SOL 3.2

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 6, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
SO MUCH good stuff packed in here! I definitely recommend it for your simple machines unit.
tiffany W.
155 reviews • Kentucky
Grades taught: 4th
Well made item
Rated 5 out of 5
March 2, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
I was very happy to find this resources. It was exactly what I was looking for. Students enjoyed completing it also.
Sarah C.
1,159 reviews • Michigan
Grades taught: 3rd
Excellent Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
October 8, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
Packed with LOTS of activities that are super engaging! Good mix of hands on and notes. There is an error in the Escape Room Clue 3
Amanda P.
6 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
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Mrs Martinson
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Nov 16, 2025

I 'd love to know the error and fix it so the product is easy to use. Please let me know what it is, as I took a look and can't seem to find it. Thanks!

Excellent resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
September 24, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This is a great resource! The slides, activities, and assignments were well organized and perfect for the unit.
Angela T.
66 reviews • Virginia
Grades taught: 3rd
Simple Machines Mini Unit
Rated 5 out of 5
September 14, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
Everything needed for a unit on Simple Machines. Clear and easy to understand information. Thank you
Simply 5th
(TPT Seller)
515 reviews • Virginia
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Solid Resource
Rated 4 out of 5
August 27, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
A solid resource to complement & reinforce your science unit.
Jonathan N.
108 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 4th
Low prep activities
Rated 5 out of 5
August 8, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
Really easy to follow and use low prep activity in the classroom!
Taylor H.
124 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
November 10, 2024
This resource is great! It was helpful and has lots of visuals for my students.
missgeorgiateach
(TPT Seller)
91 reviews
Grades taught: 4th

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