A rope around a wheel to raise, lower, or move a load when the rope is pulled.

An inclined plane wrapped around a pole used to hold things together or lift things.

A flat surface with a slope used to move an object from one point to another.

A wheel attached to a bar to carry heavy loads long distances.

A tool that is wide at one end and pointed at the other used to separate things.

What do machines do?

True or False: Simple machines have few or no moving parts.

True or False: Simple machines change the direction of a force or the amount of force needed to do something.

A fishing rod uses a wheel and rope to raise up the fish.

An ax is thinner by the blade and used for breaking items apart.

A seesaw has a fulcrum in the middle and a bar balanced on top.

A wheelbarrow has one wheel and makes carrying heavy items easier.

This item can hold two pieces of wood together.

A wheelchair ramp has a slope to make moving easier.