Instructional Video2:59
SciShow Kids

Need a Lift Try a Pulley!

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks just got a new telescope, and they can't wait to check out the night sky! But there's just one problem: it's too heavy to bring up the stairs into the observatory! Join them as they learn about a simple machine that can...
Instructional Video4:12
Mazz Media

Simple Machines

6th - 8th
Students learn to define and recognize the six simple machines: the inclined plane, the wedge, the screw, the lever, the wheel and axle, and the pulley. Real life situations demonstrate the function and purpose of each machine. Students...
Instructional Video4:12
Mazz Media

Simple Machine

6th - 8th
This live-action video program is about the term simple machine. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term simple machine through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Instructional Video1:52
Visual Learning Systems

Pulleys: Exploring Their Functions and Types

9th - 12th
This video provides an introduction to pulleys as simple machines. The video describes the basic components of a pulley and distinguishes between two main types of pulleys: fixed pulleys and movable pulleys. This video is part of the...
Instructional Video7:02
Clarendon Learning

Simple Machines for Kids | Learn all about the 6 simple machines!

K - 6th
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...
Instructional Video3:16
Mazz Media

Pulley

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word pulley. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word pulley through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Instructional Video3:34
Wonderscape

Revolution on the Move: The Mechanics of the Wheel and Axle

K - 5th
Dive into the mechanics of the wheel and axle, a simple machine that transforms how we transport objects and reduce effort. This video covers the integration of wheels in everyday tools like cars, bicycles, and dollies, explaining how...
Instructional Video2:47
Curated Video

How the Egyptians built the pyramids

K - 5th
Discover how a simple system of pulleys helped the Egyptians build some of the wonders of the world. Physical processes -Force and motion - Gears and pulleys Learning Points Pulleys reduce the amount of force needed to move something....