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Date ___________________
Simple Machines Vocabulary
force
an influence on the shape, motion, or other characteristics of
a body or system.
friction
the resistance of a surface to relative motion, as of an object
sliding or rolling over it.
fulcrum
the point of support on which a lever turns.
inclined
plane
a plane surface inclined at less than a right angle to a
horizontal surface, used to roll or slide a load up or down.
lever
any of a class of basic tools consisting of a rigid bar or an
equivalent, acting by pivoting around a fixed fulcrum to
transfer applied force from one point to another.
load
an amount of something carried; cargo or freight.
machine
a man-made device, usu. driven by a motor or engine, with a
system of interrelated parts that work together to perform a
task.
axle
a supporting bar or shaft on which, or by means of which, a
wheel or wheels turn.
power
physical, mechanical, or electrical energy.
pull
to bring or try to bring closer by exerting force upon.
pulley
a wheel or set of wheels with grooved edges over which a
rope or chain can be drawn in order to change the direction
of a pulling force and increase the capacity for lifting weight.
push
to thrust (something) away.
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screw
a fastener, usu. metal, having a sometimes tapered shank
with a helical thread, driven into a surface by applying
pressure to the head while turning it.
spring
an elastic device or object that regains its original shape
after being compressed, stretched out, or otherwise
distorted.
tool
an instrument, such as a hammer, drill, or other hand-held
device, used for doing work.
torque
the measured ability of a force to produce turning or twisting
around an axis, such as a gear or shaft.
wedge
a piece of wood or metal in a three-dimensional, triangular
shape with a thin edge that is driven or forced between
objects to split, lift, or reinforce them.
wheel
any instrument, device, or apparatus resembling such a disk
or frame in shape, motion, or function.
work
physical or mental effort directed toward achieving some
result; labor.
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Simple Machines
Songs
Fifty Ways to Love Your Lever
It's not a vision in your head, she said to me.
But a machine when you've work to do simply.
I'd like to help you understand mechanically,
There must be fifty ways to love your lever.
She said, it's got a fulcrum or a pivot point, you know,
Relative to the points of effort and of load.
And what is lost in force is gained in motion, so
There must be fifty ways to love your lever.
Chorus:
Just slip out the jack, Mack.
Use a pry bar, Carl.
Those pliers employ, Roy.
Just listen to me.
Work that pump, Gump.
Fill a wheel barrow, Cheryl.
Magnify the force, Doris,
And let your lever be.
She said, there's three kinds of levers you can use,
When you've heavy weights to lift or motion to infuse.
And I realized that though she was missing a few screws,
There must be fifty ways to love your lever.
In some, the fulcrum's in between the effort and the load.
Or at one end as in the nutcracker you hold.
In others, the effort's in the middle mode.
There must be fifty ways to love your lever.
Chorus
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Simple Machines: Word Scramble
Worksheet
Unscramble the words below:
1. relev________________
9. orwk________________
2. eswcr________________
10. rpweo________________
3. innelicd________________
11. psgnir________________
4. ylplue________________
12. macenih________________
5. eewdg________________
13. ullp________________
6. exal________________
14. phsu________________
7. rocfe________________
15. loot________________
8. fcnoiirti________________
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Simple Machines Word Search Worksheet
Directions: All words are positioned left to right.
J
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A
P
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G
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P G P W F T Q
C W
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B Y D
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B M
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K X B Q K A Z
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T K
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G Q X X D T O O
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D Q D Y N C Z
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H D Y G Y H W N
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FRICTION
WORK
LEVER
WHEEL
FORCE
SCREW
LOAD
AXLE
PULL
TOOL
PUSH
MACHINE
POWER
WEDGE
TORQUE
SPRING
FULCRUM
PULLEY
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Do The Research!
Simple Machines
Directions: Research the topic
indicated to the right and answer
the questions below based on
that topic.
Topic: Simple Machines
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1.What is a simple
machine?
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______________________________________
2. Why do we use simple
machines?
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______________________________________
______________________________________
3. Name six simple
machines.
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Simple Machines Acrostic Poem
An acrostic poem is one where you choose a word or name and use each letter in the name as
the beginning of a word or line that tells something about that person or topic.
Example: An acrostic poem using the word "Sun."
Sometimes when we go to the beach, I will get sunburn.
Usually, if I put sun block on my skin, I will not burn.
Noon is when I'm really prone to burning.
Write an Acrostic Poem using the word below.
M_________________________________________
A_________________________________________
C_________________________________________
H_________________________________________
I__________________________________________
N_________________________________________
E_________________________________________
S_________________________________________
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Simple Machines Vocabulary Quiz
Worksheet
Directions: Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right.
1. friction
a supporting bar or shaft on which, or by means of which, a wheel or wheels turn.
2. inclined plane
an influence on the shape, motion, or other characteristics of a body or system.
3. force
the point of support on which a lever turns.
4. axle
the resistance of a surface to relative motion, as of an object sliding or rolling over it.
5. power
physical, mechanical, or electrical energy.
6. fulcrum
a plane surface inclined at less than a right angle to a horizontal surface, used to
roll or slide a load up or down.
7. load
to bring or try to bring closer by exerting force upon.
8. pulley
any of a class of basic tools consisting of a rigid bar or an equivalent, acting by
pivoting around a fixed fulcrum to transfer applied force from one point to another.
9. pull
a wheel or set of wheels with grooved edges over which a rope or chain can be
drawn in order to change the direction of a pulling force and increase the capacity
for lifting weight.
10. lever
to thrust (something) away.
11. screw
an amount of something carried; cargo or freight.
12. push
an elastic device or object that regains its original shape after being compressed,
stretched out, or otherwise distorted.
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13. tool
a man-made device, usu. driven by a motor or engine, with a system of interrelated
parts that work together to perform a task.
14. spring
a fastener, usu. metal, having a sometimes tapered shank with a helical thread,
driven into a surface by applying pressure to the head while turning it.
15. machine
an instrument, such as a hammer, drill, or other hand-held device, used for doing
work.
16. wedge
any instrument, device, or apparatus resembling such a disk or frame in shape,
motion, or function.
17. wheel
the measured ability of a force to produce turning or twisting around an axis, such
as a gear or shaft.
18. torque
a piece of wood or metal in a three-dimensional, triangular shape with a thin edge
that is driven or forced between objects to split, lift, or reinforce them.
19. work
physical or mental effort directed toward achieving some result; labor.
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Simple Machines Maze Worksheet
Directions:
Get the lever to the boulder.
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Simple Machines KWL Worksheet
K
W
L
What I Know
What I Want To Learn
What I Have Learned
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If Simple Machines Weren't
Around... Worksheet
Simple Machines
Simple
Machine
Function of Machine
Benefits To Mankind
Inclined Plane
Lever
Pulley
Screw
Wheel-andaxle
Wedge
Which simple machine do you feel has had the greatest impact on mankind?
Explain in detail.
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Simple Machines Group Creative Writing
Directions: As a group, you have 25 minutes to write a brief story using the words or variations
of the words below.
lever
screw
inclined
plane
tool
pulley
power
pull
wedge
spring
push
force
machine
load
friction
torque
fulcrum
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Simple Machines Cryptogram
Directions: Unscramble the words by placing the correct letter in the shaded
boxes. Use the numbered boxes to complete the answer to the riddle.
RIDDLE:
How long have electric cars been around?
DWEGE
_
SPHU
_
_
_
_
_
MFLUCRU
_
_
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8
6
QRTUEO
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_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
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7
CEWRS
_
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OKRW
_
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_
_
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1
INRITFCO
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_
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LVEER
_
_
_
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_
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5
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LULYPE
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2
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4
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ANSWER:
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1
2
3
4
1
5
3
6
7
5
8
4
3
8
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Simple Machines Crossword Puzzle Worksheet
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Across
Date ___________________
Down
1. a supporting bar or shaft on
which, or by means of which, a
wheel or wheels turn.
2. any of a class of basic tools
consisting of a rigid bar or an
equivalent, acting by pivoting
4. a fastener, usu. metal, having a around a fixed fulcrum to transfer
sometimes tapered shank with a applied force from one point to
another.
helical thread, driven into a
surface by applying pressure to
the head while turning it.
6. physical, mechanical, or
electrical energy.
7. an instrument, such as a
hammer, drill, or other hand-held
device, used for doing work.
3. to thrust (something) away.
5. any instrument, device, or
apparatus resembling such a disk
or frame in shape, motion, or
function.
7. the measured ability of a force
to produce turning or twisting
around an axis, such as a gear or
shaft.
9. an elastic device or object that
regains its original shape after
being compressed, stretched out,
8. an influence on the shape,
or otherwise distorted.
motion, or other characteristics of
11. plane a plane surface inclined a body or system.
at less than a right angle to a
horizontal surface, used to roll or
slide a load up or down.
12. to bring or try to bring closer
by exerting force upon.
10. the resistance of a surface to
relative motion, as of an object
sliding or rolling over it.
13. an amount of something
carried; cargo or freight.
14. a man-made device, usually
driven by a motor or engine, with
a system of interrelated parts that
work together to perform a task.
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Simple Machines Chop Worksheet
Directions: The table below contains words that have been chopped in half. Find the pieces
that fit together and write them in the answer area below.
wer
we
wh
lo
hine
rew
spr
ol
sc
ax
ful
pu
rk
le
rce
pu
eel
crum
ad
d plane
ing
incline
le
ver
sh
dge
to
fo
pul
fric
po
wo
tion
ley
mac
que
tor
ll
Answers:
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Simple Machines: Adjectives Worksheet
Directions:
Adjectives are words used to describe a noun. Write an adjective on
each line to describe screws.
Write a sentence using each of the adjectives above.
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________
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Simple Machines: Adjectives Worksheet
Directions:
Adjectives are words used to describe a noun. Write an adjective on
each line to describe pulleys.
Write a sentence using each of the adjectives above.
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________
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Simple Machines: Adjectives Worksheet
Directions:
Adjectives are words used to describe a noun. Write an adjective on
each line to describe levers.
Write a sentence using each of the adjectives above.
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________
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Simple Machines: Adjectives Worksheet
Directions:
Adjectives are words used to describe a noun. Write an adjective on
each line to describe inclined planes.
Write a sentence using each of the adjectives above.
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________
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Answers to Cryptogram
DWEGE: Wedge
SPHU: Push
MFLUCRU: Fulcrum
QRTUEO: Torque
CEWRS: Screw
OKRW: Work
INRITFCO: Friction
LVEER: Lever
LULYPE: Pulley
Riddle: Over one hundred
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