Machines and Definitions
Examples
Making Things Work
At a Playground
100
The type of machine that is a flat, sloping surface
What is inclined plane
100
A slide is an example of...
What is inclined plane
100
This simple machine makes an elevator move up and down.
What is a pulley?
100
This simple machine is a skateboard ramp.
What is an inclined plane
200
Something that makes work easier
What is a simple machine?
200
A shovel can be used as...
What is a wedge
200
2 simple machines that help a pizza cutter to make a slice
What is a wheel and axle and a wedge?
200
This simple machine raises a flag on a pole.
What is a pulley.
300
This type of machine can be used to push and pull heavy loads (for example - a wagon uses this simple machine)
What is wheel and axle
300
A bottle cap is this simple machine.
What is a screw?
300
These 2 simple machines allow scissors to move and cut.
What is a lever and a wedge?
300
This simple machine is a merry go round
What is a wheel and axel.
400
This machine is used for splitting or separating things.
What is wedge
400
Stairs are this simple machine.
What is an incline plane?
400
An inclined plane makes work easier if it is longer or shorter.
What is longer?
400
This simple machine is a swing.
What is a lever?
500
All six simple machines
What are inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley
500
A knife is an example of this simple machine.
What is a wedge?
500
This simple machine is used to lift a garage door.
What is a pulley?
500
This playground toy uses this simple machine to make it bounce.
What is a screw?