Instructions
Complete the following activities to learn about simple machines. Write your answers neatly and have fun!
1. Matching: Simple Machines and Their Uses
Match the simple machine with its correct use by writing the corresponding letter.
A. Lever - ______
B. Pulley - ______
C. Wheel and Axle - ______
D. Inclined Plane - ______
2. Short Response: Simple Machines in Action
Describe one example of a simple machine you use every day and explain how it makes your work easier.
3. Long Response: Design a Rube Goldberg Machine
Imagine you are designing a simple Rube Goldberg machine using at least three simple machines. Describe your machine's steps and the simple machines you would use.
4. Fill in the Blanks: Simple Machine Facts
A. The wedge is a type of inclined plane that ______.
B. A screw is a type of ______.
C. The wheel and axle makes it easier to ______ objects.
Remember to write neatly and think creatively!