6th Grade Science
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Simple Machines
The six types of simple machines are:
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inclined plane
wedge
screw
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lever
pulley
wheel and axle
An ax is used to chop wood. The metal part chops
through the wood, pushing it apart into two smaller
sections.
Which simple machine is found on the head of this ax?
The center of this seesaw is used to balance the
board with the seats. The children can easily move
up and down without much force.
The seesaw is an example of which simple machine?
The cap on this water bottle has a spiral shape.
When you place it on the bottle and twist, the cap
pulls itself toward the bottle.
The bottle cap is an example of which simple machine?
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When you turn the large knob on a door, a rod on
the inside releases the a latch that holds the door closed.
It would be difficult to turn the rod, if the knob wasn't
attached to it.
The door knob and rod make up which simple machine?
A wheel with a rope is used to hoist a flag up to the top of a tall
flagpole. This simple machine can also be used to help lift heavy
objects with less force.
The wheel and rope make up which simple machine?
A ramp is used for loading this truck. A mover can pull a cart
with a heavy object up the ramp. This is much easier than
lifting heavy objects into the truck.
Which simple machine is on the back of this truck?
7.
What types of simple machines do you see in the picture?
The slide is
The shovel is
The broom is
The screwdriver is
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Searching For Simple Machines
List two examples of each type of simple machine.
1
Inclined Plane
2.
1
Wedge
2.
1
Screw
2.
Lever
2.
Pulley
2.
Wheel and Axle
2.
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Take an Electric Inventory of Your Home!
People didn't always have electricity in their homes. Today, however, our houses have dozens of
appliances, toys, and tools that use electricity every day. Take an electric inventory of your house and
see just how much we depend on electricity.
Walk through every room of your house and write down all of the things that use electricity. Look
carefully—it's easy to overlook some items. Remember to look in closets and storage spaces like the
garage.
How often is each item used? Every day or only sometimes? How important is the item to the comfort
and happiness of your family? Is there something you can think of that could help conserve the amount
of electricity the item uses? (Turning off lights when no one is in the room, for example.)
Record your findings on this sheet. Compare your inventory with others. Did they find items you
overlooked? Share your energy conversation ideas with each other.
Room
Electrical
Equipment
How Often
It Is Used
Importance to
the Family
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Conservation
Ideas