Simple Machines Fifth Grade Science
SIMPLE MACHINE- is a tool that makes work easier and has few or no moving parts
Types of Simple Machines:
Pulleys ► A pulley- uses grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower, and move a load For example: window blinds, crane
pulley
Lever- a stiff bar that rests on a middle support Can you think of an example of a lever?
See Saw
Wedge- has at least one slanted side that ends in a sharp edge An axe blade is a wedge that cuts material apart.
Wheel Axle A wheel with a rod through its center lifts or moves loads Wheel and Axle
Inclined Plane- a slanted surface It is much easier to move an object up an inclined plane than straight up
Screw- an inclined plane that is wrapped around a pole Screws hold things together and can be used to lift materials.
Can you think of any simple machines that you see everyday? ► Wheels on backpacks and suitcases ► Ramps into truck beds ► Screws in desk legs How are each of these simple machines? What problems are they solving?