Simple Machines
-A machine is a tool that helps us do work. A simple machine is a machine with few or no moving parts.
-There are 6 simple machines that we will talk about in class: lever, wheel and axle, wedge, inclined plane, pulleys, and screws.
-There are 6 simple machines that we will talk about in class: lever, wheel and axle, wedge, inclined plane, pulleys, and screws.
The video below gives a lot of good information about simple machines. I know, I know, it is an old video but it is still very helpful when learning about simple machines!
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Click here to see the video.
Try out this simple machine activity online to practice using simple machines. Click here to go to the activity.