Examples
Definitions
True or False
Random
Bonus
100
Give two examples of everyday objects that use the wheel and axle
car, skateboard, bike, wagon, shopping cart, etc.
100
It is simply a plank or ridged beam that is free to rotate on a pivot. It is perfect for lifting or moving heavy things.
Lever
100
True or False: a screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylindrical post.
True
100
This is the word for the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots?
The fulcrum
100
What is your school mascot?
A lion
200
Give two everyday examples of pulleys
water well, clothes line, bike-chain, elevators, curtains, flag pole.
200
It is simply a wheel with a groove in it, and a rope in the groove. It is used to lift up or lower heavy objects.
Pulley
200
True or False: A Wheel and axle is a shaft that is
attached to the center of a larger wheel so that they rotate separately.
False
200
How does a wedge make work easier?
A wedge reduces the amount of force needed to split objects.
200
Who founded Miraflores School?
Madre Trinidad
300
Name two examples of everyday objects that are inclined planes.
ramps, stairs, slides, bed of a dump truck, etc.
300
It is a simple machine with no moving parts. It makes it easier for us to move objects to higher or lower surfaces, than if we lifted the objects directly upwards.
Inclined Plane
300
True or False: All inclined planes make work much easier. Explain.
False! A steep inclined plane may not help make work easier as the amount of force will not be greatly reduced.
300
How does an inclined plane make work easier?
It is easier to slide a heavy object up the flat, slanted surface rather than carry it from one level to another.
You distance that you need to carry the load will increase, but it will require less force to move it.
300
What is the name of the School Principal?
Sor Salud
400
Give two examples of an everyday object that is a wedge.
knife, axe, door stopper, sewing needle.
400
It is a simple machine that almost looks like a ramp or an inclined plane. It can be made of wood, metal, stone, or plastic.
Wedge
400
True or False: a pulley system also utilizes a wheel and axle. Explain.
True! A pulley system uses a grooved wheel attached to an axle and a rope to rotate it.
400
How does a lever reduce work?
The lever makes doing work easier by reducing the force needed to move an object. In order to reduce the force needed, the distance over which the force is applied must be increased.
400
Where can you take extra classes in the afternoon?
CEM
500
Give an example of an everyday object that is a screw (other than a normal screw).
jar lid, lightbulb, car jack, etc.
500
It is a simple machine that has two circular objects which includes a larger disc and a small cylinder both joined at the center.
Wheel and axle
500
True or False: a wedge is two inclined planes put together to make a point. Explain.
True! 
500
How does a pulley reduce work?
By reducing the effort needed to lift an object by increasing the distance over which the effort is applied.
500
Name the 5 sixth grade English teachers.
Miss Marina, Miss Elena, Miss Chayito, Miss Yunuen and Miss Andrea.