Simple Machines

What are simple machines?

Simple machines are tools that make work easier. They have few or no moving parts. They use energy to work.

How many simple machines are there?

There are 6 different kinds of simple machines.

lever

wheel & axle

inclined plane

pulley

screw

wedge

Pictures of the 4^th Graders Exploring Simple Machines

Fun Simple Machine Links

Ed Heads Simple Machines

Scholastic’s Dirtmeister – Simple Machines

The Franklin Institute’s Simple Machines

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