Simple machines are used to assist us in getting work done faster and easier. Scientifically, work is known as using force upon an object in order to move it to a new location. Pushing, pulling, and lifting are all common forms of work. Simple machines are used to simplify these actions, making it easier to complete a task.
Pulleys, levers, wedges, screws, wheels and axles, and inclined planes are all examples of simple machines. We have been researching all six simple machines and how they are used. We’ve created models, performed experiments, and investigated how simple machines effect our lives. This is preparing us for the inventions we will be creating in the very near future.
Creating wedges:
Making paper wedges:
Exploring inclined planes:
How does a wheel and axle work?
