Simple Machines review

A combination of a wheel rotating around a rod that moves objects. Example: a bicycle

• Wheel and axle

• Pulley

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

A rope and wheel system that lifts and lowers a load. Example: an elevator

• Pulley

• Inclined plane

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

An inclined plane wrapped around a rod. Typically made of wood or metal. Example: a bottle cap

• Lever

• Screw

A stiff bar supported by a fulcrum that can lift or move loads. Example: a seesaw

• Wheel and axle

• Lever

A ramp that connects a lower level to a higher level. Example: a slide

• Inclined plane

• Pulley

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A triangular shaped object that holds objects in place or cuts objects. Example: a door-stopper

• Screw

• Wedge