Simple and Easy
This machine has a solid disc and a connecting rod. It helps to move objects.
Wheel and Axle
A machine that turns stored energy into movement. Its energy is released by combustion (burning).
Engine
This machine uses gears, turbines & screw parts to move flows of water or air.
Pump
This connector crosses rivers and other obstacles. They often have a road or railroad track.
Bridge
They use wings to defy gravity by creating lift. They create thrust powered by engines with propellers or jet turbines.
Airplanes
This fastener has a very strong hold, stays tight, & is easy to remove and reuse. Nail or Screw
Screw
These basic machine parts have teeth. They move circle motion from one shaft to another changing speed or power.
Gears and/or Belts
This person has a special job. He or she designs, changes, and creates things to solve problems.
Engineer
A tall, narrow man-made structure designed to be higher than its width. They are used for buildings and skyscrapers.
Tower
A riding vehicle that has a fuel-burning engine inside that takes you wherever you want to go on land.
Car
You can push the load up a sloping slide with this simple machine.
Ramp
This machine has rotating blades that generate power. It can be used to power jet engines.
Turbine
An engineer uses these steps to design and create products that meet needs and solve problems.
Engineering Design Process
They are shortcuts sliced right through an obstacle and are cut from the earth or rock using machines.
Tunnels
The upward force a fluid (liquid or gas) exerts on an object, allowing it to float
Buoyancy
A machine that has a grooved wheel with a rope. It makes lifting heavy objects easier.
Pulley
This mover uses nothing but liquids and pipes. It can send a force further & faster than other machinery.
Hydraulics
In this Engineering Design Process step, engineers think of many possible solutions.
Brainstorming
This curved structure that offers strong support redirecting weight downward sideways to prevent collapse.
Arch
A sturdy boat that sinks on purpose that controls its weight by pumping water in and out of internal tanks
Submarine
This machine that can help lift, hit, bend or crush. A important part is the pivot or fulcrum.
Lever
It describes machines or tools that use air pressure for power such as jackhammers, drills & robots
Pneumatics
A model that shows designers what their creation looks and feels like. Designers often have to go back to improve it.
Prototype
These bridges cross water too deep for piers. These bridges use thick cables strung over tall towers.
Suspension Bridge
This machine is built to work on command. It was first used as a tireless factory worker, Androids are based on the human body.
Robot