1. $2 $5 $10 $1 $2 $5 $10 $1 $2 $5 $10 $1 Types of Simple Machines 1 Examples of Simple Machines 2 Uses of simple machines 3

2. What type of simple machine has a large wheel connected to a rod to help it move?

3. Wheel & Axle

4. What type of simple machine is a flat, slanted surface that helps move things easily?

5. Inclined Plane

6. What type of simple machine needs a rope or chain to make them work?

7. Pulley

8. What type of simple machine is a straight rod that pivots on a fulcrum?

9. Lever

10. What type of simple machine is the picture an example of?

11. Inclined Plane

12. What type of simple machine is the picture an example of?

13. Lever

14. What type of simple machine is the picture an example of?

15. Wheel & Axle

16. What type of simple machine is the picture an example of?

17. Pulley

18. How does an inclined plane help make our lives easier?

19. Sample answers: It helps move heavy things. It requires less work.

20. How does a wheel & axle help make our lives easier?

21. Sample answers: * They help us get places in our cars, bikes, trucks, etc. * They help us have fun toys to play with like a wagon, tinker toy, etc.

22. How does a pulley help make our lives easier?

23. Sample answers: They help us lift heavy things. They help us get thing up and down.

24. How does a lever help make our lives easier?

25. Sample answers: *They help us lift things up and down. * They help us open & close doors.