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Revised Activity Pages - posted from Durham, NC
The activity page images for Activity 5 were redone to make the images larger and clearer. You can download the new activity pages below.
Here is the revised answer key:
- Levers — oar, rake, hoe, bat, fork, light switch, spatula, scissors
- Screw — screws for metal or wood, drill, bolts and nuts, corkscrew, light bulb, jar lid
- Inclined plane (ramp) — ladder, escalator, hill, roller coaster, stairs, ramp
- Wedge — paper cutter, axe, can opener, pins and needles, nails
- Pulley — elevator, flagpole, crane, old-fashioned well, block and tackle, winch, blinds
- Wheel and axle — windmill, bicycle, roller skate, car, rolling pin, helicopter, door knob, pencil sharpener
- file: six-simple-machines.pdf
Simple Machines by David A Adler and Anna Raff Read Aloud by Dana Reads - posted from San Marcos, CA
A simple but meaningful depiction of each type of simple machine and how they ease the load. This video was recorded and published for educational purposes only.
Simple Machines for Kids | Learn all about the 6 simple machines! - posted from San Marcos, CA
Simple Machines for Kids teaches all about the main 6 simple machines in a fun and interactive way. We will learn about the different simple machines, which are; Incline Plane, Lever, Wedge, Screw, Wheel and Axle, and the Pulley. Almost any machine is created with one of these elements.