Vocabulary
Simple Machines
Compound Machines
100

Machines that have very few parts

What is a simple machine

100

This simple machine is used to tighten a jar

What is a lid

100

A lever, a wheel and axle, and this simple machine makes a can opener

What is a wedge

200
A simple machine that makes it easier to open a bottle

What is a lever

200

A flagpole is this type of simple machine

What is a pulley

300
A type of lever that makes it easier to pound nails into wood

What is a hammer

300

The other part of a wheel

What is an axle

400

A ramp is this type of this simple machine

What is a ramp

400

A steering wheel is this type of simple machine

What is a wheel and axle

500

A knife is an example of this simple machine

What is a knife

500

This simple machine makes it easier to drive

What is a steering wheel