In this museum student guide worksheet, students make a mini-book about simple machines to be used during a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry. They locate the exhibits that demonstrate the wedge, inclined plane, screw, lever,...

Students explore simple machines.  In this simple machines science lesson plan, students work with a partner to identify what kind of simple machine is represented by a variety of household objects placed in paper bags. ...

Students compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. In this cross-curriculum science simple machines lesson, students observe examples and read about simple machines, then use body movement to demonstrate how machines...

This PowerPoint includes a quiz show game in which two teams compete for points received by answering questions about simple machines. The content reviewed includes the types of simple machines, identifying examples of simple machines...

Students investigate simple machines and their uses in everyday life.  In this scientific method instructional activity, students examine physical tools such as wedges, screws, and levers using a "how does it work" approach....

Students discover the importance of fire safety. In this fire prevention lesson, students identify problems in a house that could lead to a fire and draw their own homes that include the appropriate fire prevention tools. The students...

Young scholars investigate what an engineer does. In this engineering lesson, students read the book "Sparky's Engineer" and analyze the different types of engineers that are referenced in the book. The young scholars identify tools and...

Third graders explore how simple machines can affect their health and lifestyle. In addition, 3rd graders use their knowledge of simple machines to build a unique machine.

For this "You Know the Answer" worksheet, students are given answers and must devise a question to match the answer. Answers include such topics as planets, animals, and weather. There are ten problems on this one-page worksheet. An...

Fifth graders divide into teams and select a simple science topic to explain and illustrate. They should pick a topic that they can illustrate with a very short (about 15-20 seconds) video clip, or QuickTime movie.

Students identify, compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. They work together in groups to complete experiments using the simple machines. They write in their journals to reflect on the lesson.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read a short selection about "simple machines" and answer 4 short answer questions based on the selection.

In this simple machines worksheet, students read ten definitions of words that pertain to simple machines. Students match the meanings with the vocabulary words in a word box.

In this simple machines worksheet, students put the names of simple machines in alphabetical order. Students put 6 names of simple machines in alphabetical order.

In this simple machines worksheet, students analyze 10 words in a word bank that pertain to simple machines. Students find these words in a word search puzzle.

Third graders explore simple machines as a way of helping the principle with a hurt foot manuever his way around the campus.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about simple machines used in daily life such as: a pulley, a screw, an inclined plane, a wheel and axle, a wedge, and a lever. A question sheet is available to help students build...