LEON VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCIENCE

THIRD GRADE SIMPLE MACHINES LINKS

WE LOVE SIMPLE MACHINES!

Simple machines are simple to understand. Give it a try! Machines are EVERYWHERE! Look at the following links:

Simple Machines Reference Chart

Brainpop - Simple Machines (look under TECHNOLOGY, not Science)

Photos of Simple Machines from the Inventor's Toolbox

Compound Machines from Simple Machines Chart

 

 

Aspire - Simple and Complex Machines

Simple Machines from the Franklin Institute

EdHeads - Simple Machines Activities

MIKIDS - Simple Machines

Scholastic - Thinking About Simple Machines

 

 

Do you know gadget anatomy? Check your answers!

Which simple machines are in this compound machine? Test your answers!

How would you make a screw?

What is the easiest way to lift a heavy object like a jug?

What's easier - moving something up an inclined plane or lifting it up?

Does it make a difference on the ruler where you place a load when trying to lift it?

 

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Last update: 11-26-06