Bozeman Science
Simple Machines
Sometimes simple machines don't seem so...simple. The video lesson explains the principles of simple machines. Viewers also discover the concept of mechanical advantage and how it affects the forces related to simple machines.
TED-Ed
The Mighty Mathematics of the Lever
Exactly what did Archimedes mean when he said, "Give me a place to stand, and I will move the Earth"? Watch this video and find out as it explains the mathematics behind levers, and explores a few fun hypothetical situations...
Steve Spangler Science
Desktop Catapult - Sick Science! #045
This is bound to be the favorite lesson of the year for your physics class since they design desktop catapults. They can experiment with angles, weight, and trajectories. Instructions are provided for making the catapult out of a plastic...
Curated OER
Simple Machines
Simple machines and the relationship between work and force are defined. Inclined planes, the wheel and axle, pulleys, levers, wedges, and screws are detailed. This video consists entirely of typed white print appearing across a purple...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: Using Geometry to Design Simple Machines
This video is meant to be a fun, hands-on session that gets students to think hard about how machines work. It teaches them the connection between the geometry that they study and the kinematics that engineers use - explaining that...
Other
Vimeo: Bill Nye the Science Guy Simple Machines (Full Episode)
Learn about the six simple machines and how they make work easier, in this complete episode of Bill Nye, Simple Machines. [22:32]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zoom: Building Simple Machines: A Glass of Milk, Please
ZOOM video segment in which the cast shows how the 34 steps in their Rube Goldberg invention use everything from gravity to carbon dioxide gas in order to accomplish one simple task: pouring a glass of milk. [5:05]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Building Simple Machines: Plant Quencher
In this video segment from ZOOM, Jillian explains how her simple machine uses marbles, levers, flowing sand, and a spinning wheel to water a plant. [1:16]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Song: I'm a Lever Lover
Learn about the wonderful uses of lever in this song. [3:04]
PBS
Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Get Up & Go Play!: Simple Machines
Playing outside makes kids happier, healthier and stronger! In this segment of KIDS Clubhouse Adventures, Abby Brown visits a playground with a group of kids. Together they discover that their park is full of simple machines!
PBS
Pbs Kids: Peg and Cat: Baby Fox
A learning module for students to build a simple machine by using their eye for measurements. The module includes videos and an activity for students to observe and build a simple machine.
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 4 Part 2
Students apply their knowledge of simple machines and industrial engineering as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own factory subsystems. [13:01]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 4 Part 1
Students apply their knowledge of simple machines and industrial engineering as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own factory subsystems. [10:41]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 3 Part 2
Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [11:25]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 3 Part 1
Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [9:59]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 1
A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Aisha, a girl from Boston, Massachusetts, learns about industrial engineering as she designs her own factory subsystem. [10:22]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 4
Students apply their knowledge of simple machines and industrial engineering as they imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their own factory subsystems. [15:25]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 3 Part 3
Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [12:49]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 3 Part 2
Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [8:41]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 3 Part 1
Students use simple machines and spring scales to determine how much force is needed to move a standard load and think about the ergonomics of using each machine. [15:28]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier Lesson 1
A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Aisha, a girl from Boston, Massachusetts, learns about industrial engineering as she designs her own factory subsystem. [9:37]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mechanical Advantage: Mechanical Advantage (Part 3)
Introduction to the mechanical advantage of pulleys and wedges. [10:35]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Wheel
Answer the questions after watching a silent video demonstrating a lever.[3:14]