Simple Machines

WedgesThe wedge cuts through things and pushes things apart.

The knife was found in the kitchen and the scissors were found in the home office.

Wheels and AxlesWheels and axles move things by rolling or reducing friction.

Inclined PlanesInclined Planes make it easier to move things upward by going furher horizontally.

Elevator was in a store. The stairs were at home.

Levers Make lifting weight easier by using a fulcrum

Screw was found in the tool box and the broom in the laundry room.

Screw

Pulley Pulleys make things lifted easier with rope

The shoe was found in my closet and the shades in my brother’s room

Compound MachinesThe wedge and lever are used here. The staples cut through paper and the handle acts as a lever.

The stapler was found in the home office.

Compound MachinesThe can opener uses the wedge for the part that cuts the can and the wheel and axle on the handle.

The can opener was found in the kitchen