Simple Machines

Simple Machines

This product is a NO PREP unit designed to introduce young learners to Simple Machines. This unit can also be used to supplement the story Simple Machines from the Scott Foresman series (Unit 5, Story 4).

Simple Machines introduced in this product:
Wheel and Axle
Lever
Pulley
Screw
Lever
Wedge
Inclined Plane


What’s Included:
1. Label the Machines
-Simple Machine only
-Simple Machine in Action

2. Writing:
-How To Use Simple Machines
-Everyday Machines

3. Cause and Effect
-Simple Machines only (2 versions)
-Describing an Action and Effect

4. Describe the Machine
-pulley
-inclined plane
-lever
-screw
-wedge
-wheel and axle

5. Drawing Conclusions
-What machine would you need to raise a flag?
-What machine would you need to move a pile of dirt?
-What machine would you need to keep something with wheels from moving?

6. Fact or Opinion



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