What is a simple machine?
A kind of toy
A new computer
A type of animal
A tool that helps us move things easily
Why do we use simple machines?
To decorate rooms
To play games
To build robots
To help make work easier
Which of these is a simple machine?
Pulley
Cookie
Phone
Balloon
What does a pulley help us do?
Bake cookies
Lift heavy things
Jump higher
Make music
What parts make up a pulley?
A screen and a button
A rope and a wheel
A brush and soap
A handle and a bell
Where can pulleys be used?
Only in kitchens
Only in video games
On a sandwich
In gardens and up flagpoles
What does a pulley help raise on a flagpole?
A balloon
A flag
A door
A hat
Where can pulleys be found?
Up high or down low
Only on the moon
Inside computers
Only in cars
What is a lever?
A flat board with wheels
A kind of food
A bar that balances and moves like a seesaw
A rope tied to a stick
What is a ramp used for?
To move things up or down
To jump rope
To swing back and forth
To carry water
Which of these is a real-life example of a lever?
Oar for a boat
Mirror
Umbrella
Flashlight
What does a ramp look like?
A flat floor
A slanted surface
A circle
A bumpy road
Why might someone in a wheelchair use a ramp?
To sleep
To go up or down more easily
To jump
To fly
What is one job of simple machines?
To make people laugh
To paint pictures
To help people do work
To teach animals
What is one place where people use simple machines in the yard?
Eating lunch
Watching TV
Writing a letter
Raising a flag
