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Simple and Complex Machines Simple Machines- the ability to do work Complex Machines- two or more simple machines that work together to do work

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Page 1: Simple and Complex Machines Simple Machines- the ability to do work Complex Machines- two or more simple machines that work together to do work

Simple and Complex Machines

Simple Machines- the ability to do work

Complex Machines- two or more simple machines that work together to do work

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There are 6 simple machines:

• Inclined Plane- ramp or slanting surface that connects a lower level to a higher level

• Lever- stiff bar that rest on a support called a fulcrum

• Pulley- grooved wheel with a rope or cable around it

• Screw- an inclined plane wrapped around a pole

• Wedge- slanting side ending in a sharp point used to split, lift, or hold

• Wheel and Axle- circular device with a rod, called an axle, through its center

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Lever- lifts or moves loads

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Screw- holds or lifts things together

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Wedge- lifts, splits, and holds

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Wheel & Axle- lifts or moves loads

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Complex Machines- Find the Simple Machines Within

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Free Activity Resources

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/simple-machines/simple-machines-pictures_WMTNM.pdf

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/simple-machines/simple-machines-examples_WMTRB.pdf

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/simple-machines/simple-machines-mini-book_WMTNF.pdf