Simple Machines Pearson Interactive Science

Simple Machines

Pearson Interactive Science p. 54 – 59

Name: _________________________

Date: ______________

Grade 3

Work, Force, Simple Machine, Wheel & Axle, Inclined Plane, Wedge, Lever, Pulley, Screw, Pendulum

Ask a Question – about something you observe:

What are simple machines? Complex machines? How does a machine make work easier? Pendulums?

Pendulums

State Your Hypothesis – a possible answer to your question that can be tested:

then,

because

Materials: paper clip, plastic rod, hex nut and string, tape, ruler, wood block, paper, science workbook

Vocabulary: Work

Force

Machine

Make a drawing of the paper clip wheel and axle.

Label D&f

Label F&d

Make a drawing of the lever. Label the lever, arm, fulcrum, load and effort.

Label D&f

Label F&d

What did you learn?

Find and draw 10 simple machines found in your classroom or your school on the back of this worksheet.

Rotation 5 Grade 3 Simple Machines 2012 2013

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