Simple Machines Unit

Simple Machines Unit (29 pages):

• identifying, defining, and labeling 6 simple machines
• explaining the use of simple machines in every day life
• understand that simple machines are a part of larger machinery
• new vocabulary
• 3 types of work; push, pull, and lift
• be able to explain the purpose of simple machines
• the position and tools
• tools and safety
• the lever and its parts
• the inclined plane
• the pulley
• the screw
• the wedge
• the wheel and axle
• labeling charts
• background knowledge
• assessment

**Happy Teaching, **

Lena M.Ed.