Different Types of Simple Machines

Simple Machines 31 July 2017

What are Simple Machines?

Simple Machines are the simplest form of doing something better or faster.

What are the different types of Simple Machines?

Name:	Examples:	Description:
The Lever		The Lever is a simple machine people can use to lift things up, and pull things out. A lever can be wedged under an object to lift up and used to open things.
The Screw		The Screw is a simple machine people can use to close things. A screw holds things together and is put on and used in a circular kind of motion using a tool or by hand.
The Wheel		The Wheel is a simple machine people can use to move things and move around. The wheels are circular so it helps to moves things like for example tires on a car.
The Inclined Plane		The Inclined Plane is a simple machine people can use to move things around. A inclined plane is basically used as a ramp and can move things upwards and downwards.
The Pulley		The Pulley is a simple machine people can use to pull things up and down. You pull on side down and it goes up and moves things around.

For Inquiry we are learning about Simple Machines. For this activity we had to list down different types of Simple Machines and what they are and how they are used. Here is my work.