Exploring Simple Machines: Wheel & Axle
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Discover the fascinating world of simple machines, including the versatile Wheel & Axle. Learn how everyday objects like lids, jar screws, bikes, and more utilize this essential mechanism. Explore the six types of simple machines and their applications in various settings.
Exploring Simple Machines: Wheel & Axle
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Simple Machines Around Us WHEEL & AXLE Adapted from: http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/frame_loader.htm and Cool School http://www.coolschool.ca/lor/SC9/unit16/U16L04.htm By Jessie Moreau, Gwinnett County Public Schools for use with students with significant cognitive disabilities
Simple Machines There are 6 types of machines known as “simple machines.” All machines, no matter how big or complex are made up of a combination of these 6 simple machines. WHEEL & AXLE
Jars with Lids -- Screws juice bottles & lids jelly jars & lids peanut butter jars & lids
Light bulbs -- Screws light bulb lamp
Screwdriver & Screws -- Screws knob & screw screwdriver & screws
Wheel & Axle bike motorcycle car
Wheel & Axle chairs with casters wheelchairs
Wheel & Axle toilet paper holders door knobs
Wedges safety pins staples zippers
Cutting with Knives -- Wedges cutting butter slicing bread slicing tomatoes
Doors with Hinges -- Levers cupboard doors microwave doors refrigerator doors
Levers at Home and in School sink faucet handles toilet handles, toilet seat covers light switches
Sinks and Tubs -- Inclined Planes water drains down sink water drains down tub
Stairs – Inclined Planes climbing down stairs climbing up stairs
Ramps – Inclined Planes community ramps school bus ramps bowling ramps
Pulleys tennis shoes with laces flag poles window blinds
Simple Machines Websites Multiple Simple Machine Websites http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/simmach.html EdHeads http://www.edheads.org/activities/simplemachines/frame_loader.htm Cool School http://www.coolschool.ca/lor/SC9/unit16/U16L04.htm