What Are Simple Machines?

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Objective

I can identify common simple machines.

Part 1 of 3

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Simple machines help us do work by making tasks easier.

  2. 2

    A ramp is a flat surface that slants up, and a lever is a bar that pivots on a point.

  3. 3

    Wheels help things roll, and a pulley uses a rope over a wheel to lift heavy things.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

3 questions

1

Name one simple machine that helps us lift heavy things up, as described in the reading passage.

2

Imagine you are trying to get a toy car to roll across the floor. Which simple machine would help your toy car move fast?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name two different simple machines that were described in the reading passage.

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