Simple Machine

• lever

• inclined plane

• wheel and axel

A slide is an example of a (n) _________________.

• wedge

• inclined plane

What tool would be best to use to lift a heavy load, like a washing machine?

• lever

• screw

• wedge

• wheel and axel

A lever moves on a fixed point called an axel.

• True

• False

A shovel can be used as a (n) __________.

• wedge

• screw

• inclined plane

Which one is an example of a screw?

• jar lid

• scissors

• drapery rod

Sullivan uses the object shown to lift a bucket of water.

Which type of simple machine is used?

• lever

• pulley

• screw

A wheelbarrow is a compound machine. It is made up of more than one simple machine. What type of simple machine are the handles of the wheelbarrow?

• lever

• wedge

• wheel and axel

Eric twists the cap to open the gallon of milk. What type of simple machine is the milk cap?

• lever

• screw

• wedge

Adeline walks down a ramp, what type of simple machine is she using?

• lever

• wedge

• inclined plane

• wheel and axel