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Simple Machines Worksheet: Free PDF Printout for Kids

Help your child understand the various machines that make our everyday tools and structures using this simple machines worksheet PDF!

FREE Printable Simple Machines Game Matching Game for Kids

Learn all six of the simple machines for kids with this easy, printable Simple Machines Game. Perfect for elementary age to make science FUN!

Nearly every tool we use in our daily lives is a compound machine. A compound machine is merely a combination of two or more simple machines. The simple machines are the lever, the wedge, the wheel and axle and the incline plane. In some instances, the pulley and screw are also referred to as simple machines. Although creating a fairly complex...

Nearly every tool we use in our daily lives is a compound machine. A compound machine is merely a combination of two or more simple machines. The simple machines are the lever, the wedge, the wheel and axle and the incline plane. In some instances, the pulley and screw are also referred to as simple machines. Although ...

Wheel and Axle Simple Machines

My students LOVE, LOVE, LOVE STEAM projects! This week we learned about the Wheel and Axle Simple Machine. A wheel and axle is a simple machine that has a “wheel” and a smaller axle that uses the two parts to rotate together to transfer force from one part to the other.

Inquiring Minds: Mrs. Myers' Kindergarten: Simple Machines: The Projects

After a thorough investigation of simple machines, the kids picked what type of simple machine they wanted to become experts in. They could become experts in wheels & axels, pulleys, levers, inclined planes, screws or wedges. Each expert team created a poster about their simple machine including photos of examples, most of which we found around our school and playground! We couldn't walk anywhere without them pointing out examples of simple machines! Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture…

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Treat Toss Halloween STEM Challenge
Students build a low-energy machine to toss treats. This catapult or slingshot challenge is the perfect Halloween activity or for units on simple machines and forces! Click through to the blog to learn about the simple materials, ways to differentiate & check out the full video walk-through so you'll know exactly how to run this Halloween STEM Challenge!
Need an activity to keep the kids busy for an afternoon? Then check out our Rube Goldberg Machine Challenge. This hands on STEAM/ STEM challenge is perfect for all ages and abilities, as you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want. This activity can be done using items you already have in your home making it an easy afternoon project!