Instructions
Answer the questions and complete the activities below to learn about machines!
1. What is a Machine?
A machine is something that makes work easier. Write your definition of a machine here:2. Examples of Machines
Write the names of three machines you use every day:3. Types of Machines
Machines can be simple or complex. Name one simple machine and one complex machine:Simple Machine:
Complex Machine:
4. How Machines Work
Machines help us by using energy to perform tasks. Write how a bicycle (a simple machine) works:5. Design Your Own Machine
Imagine you could create a new machine! What would it do? Draw a picture of your machine and describe what it does here:6. Why Are Machines Important?
Why do you think machines are important in our daily lives? Write your thoughts here:7. Match the Machine to Its Job
Match the machine on the left with what it does on the right:1. Hammer _______
2. Vacuum _______
3. Wheelbarrow _______
4. Fan _______