Simple machines unit

This elementary simple machines unit study covers the physical science topic quickly through engaging, hands-on lessons and literature.

Need a creative way to demonstrate simple machines? These hands-on simple machine projects are perfect for your next lesson.

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Use these ideas, strategies, and lessons to teach a unit on simple machines to your grade 4 5 6 science students.

As soon as I start preparing and planning for my simple machines unit, I know the year is coming to a close. Well… we have about two more months. Which sounds like a lifetime. Testing always sneaks up on us, but then there is three weeks of kids going crazy and antsy in the classroom! […]

Teach kids about the 6 simple machines with a handy, free printable booklet featuring information, pictures, and examples of each.

Learn all six of the simple machines for kids with this easy, printable Simple Machines Matching Game for elementary age kids!

Simple Machines Made Simple by SOITA Learning Technologies Simple machines provide the basic tools to make almost any machine we use today. Join us to learn what the six simple machines are, how they work, and how they make our lives easier.

This worksheet may be used as a supplemental lesson during a Simple Machines Unit. Use it to help students explore their school and home for simple machines!