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Simple Machines
Mrs. Chastain
Third Grade
Friday, August 16, 13
Machine
A tool that helps us do work
Friday, August 16, 13
Machine
A tool that helps us do work
Friday, August 16, 13
Machine
A tool that helps us do work
Machines help us by:
Friday, August 16, 13
Machine
A tool that helps us do work
Machines help us by:
1. Changing the amount of force on an
object.
Friday, August 16, 13
Machine
A tool that helps us do work
Machines help us by:
1. Changing the amount of force on an
object.
Friday, August 16, 13
Machine
A tool that helps us do work
Machines help us by:
1. Changing the amount of force on an
object.
2. Changing the direction of the force.
Friday, August 16, 13
Force
a push or pull that changes the
motion or shape of an object
Example: I push a bookshelf to move it.
Friday, August 16, 13
Force
a push or pull that changes the
motion or shape of an object
Example: I push a bookshelf to move it.
Friday, August 16, 13
Energy
the ability to do work
Example: I must have energy to run the mile.
Friday, August 16, 13
Energy
the ability to do work
Example: I must have energy to run the mile.
Friday, August 16, 13
Work
the result of force moving an
object
Example 
Picking up something heavy is
hard work!
Friday, August 16, 13
Work
the result of force moving an
object
Example 
Picking up something heavy is
hard work!
Friday, August 16, 13
Work
the result of force moving an
object
Example 
Picking up something heavy is
hard work!
Friday, August 16, 13
Gravity
Gravity is the force that constantly
pulls objects toward Earth.
Friday, August 16, 13
Gravity
Gravity is the force that constantly
pulls objects toward Earth.
Friday, August 16, 13
Simple Machines
have few or no moving parts
Friday, August 16, 13
Simple Machines
have few or no moving parts
Friday, August 16, 13
Simple Machines
have few or no moving parts
 Lever
Friday, August 16, 13
Simple Machines
have few or no moving parts
 Lever
 Inclined Plane
Friday, August 16, 13
Simple Machines
have few or no moving parts
 Lever
 Inclined Plane
 Wedge
Friday, August 16, 13
Simple Machines
have few or no moving parts
 Lever
 Inclined Plane
 Wedge
 Screw
Friday, August 16, 13
Simple Machines
have few or no moving parts
 Lever
 Inclined Plane
 Wedge
 Screw
 Wheel and Axel
Friday, August 16, 13
Simple Machines
have few or no moving parts
 Lever
 Inclined Plane
 Wedge
 Screw
 Wheel and Axel
 Pulley
Friday, August 16, 13
Lever
made of a board or bar (arm)
set on top of a fulcrum
used to lift weight
Example: seesaw, crowbar,
baseball bat, rake
Friday, August 16, 13
Lever
made of a board or bar (arm)
set on top of a fulcrum
used to lift weight
Example: seesaw, crowbar,
baseball bat, rake
Friday, August 16, 13
Lever
made of a board or bar (arm)
set on top of a fulcrum
used to lift weight
Example: seesaw, crowbar,
baseball bat, rake
Friday, August 16, 13
Lever
made of a board or bar (arm)
set on top of a fulcrum
used to lift weight
Example: seesaw, crowbar,
baseball bat, rake
Friday, August 16, 13
Lever
made of a board or bar (arm)
set on top of a fulcrum
used to lift weight
Example: seesaw, crowbar,
baseball bat, rake
Friday, August 16, 13
Inclined Plan
a slanted surface to make
lifting easier
Example: ramp, stairs
Friday, August 16, 13
Inclined Plan
a slanted surface to make
lifting easier
Example: ramp, stairs
Friday, August 16, 13
Inclined Plan
a slanted surface to make
lifting easier
Example: ramp, stairs
Friday, August 16, 13
Wedge
two inclined planes together used to
raise an object or split an object
Example: knife, door wedge, ax
Friday, August 16, 13
Wedge
two inclined planes together used to
raise an object or split an object
Example: knife, door wedge, ax
Friday, August 16, 13
Wedge
two inclined planes together used to
raise an object or split an object
Example: knife, door wedge, ax
Friday, August 16, 13
Screw
an inclined plane wrapped around
a pole or shaft that is used to hold
materials together or drill holes
Example: drill bit, screws
Friday, August 16, 13
Screw
an inclined plane wrapped around
a pole or shaft that is used to hold
materials together or drill holes
Example: drill bit, screws
Friday, August 16, 13
Screw
an inclined plane wrapped around
a pole or shaft that is used to hold
materials together or drill holes
Example: drill bit, screws
Friday, August 16, 13
Screw
an inclined plane wrapped around
a pole or shaft that is used to hold
materials together or drill holes
Example: drill bit, screws
Friday, August 16, 13
Wheel and Axel
a wheel that turns on a post to help
move things quickly and easily
Example: steering wheel,
doorknob, screwdriver
Friday, August 16, 13
Wheel and Axel
a wheel that turns on a post to help
move things quickly and easily
Example: steering wheel,
doorknob, screwdriver
Friday, August 16, 13
Pulley
made of rope and string wound
around a reel to change the direction
of a force
Example : flagpole, clothesline,
cranes, fishing reel
Friday, August 16, 13
Pulley
made of rope and string wound
around a reel to change the direction
of a force
Example : flagpole, clothesline,
cranes, fishing reel
Friday, August 16, 13
Compound Machine
two or more simple machines
Examples:
Bike
Car
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Compound Machine
two or more simple machines
Examples:
Bike
Car
Friday, August 16, 13
How Work is Done
Energy Force Function
Work is done!
Friday, August 16, 13
How Work is Done
Energy Force Function
Work is done!
Friday, August 16, 13

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Introduction to Simple Machines

  • 1. Simple Machines Mrs. Chastain Third Grade Friday, August 16, 13
  • 2. Machine A tool that helps us do work Friday, August 16, 13
  • 3. Machine A tool that helps us do work Friday, August 16, 13
  • 4. Machine A tool that helps us do work Machines help us by: Friday, August 16, 13
  • 5. Machine A tool that helps us do work Machines help us by: 1. Changing the amount of force on an object. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 6. Machine A tool that helps us do work Machines help us by: 1. Changing the amount of force on an object. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 7. Machine A tool that helps us do work Machines help us by: 1. Changing the amount of force on an object. 2. Changing the direction of the force. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 8. Force a push or pull that changes the motion or shape of an object Example: I push a bookshelf to move it. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 9. Force a push or pull that changes the motion or shape of an object Example: I push a bookshelf to move it. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 10. Energy the ability to do work Example: I must have energy to run the mile. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 11. Energy the ability to do work Example: I must have energy to run the mile. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 12. Work the result of force moving an object Example Picking up something heavy is hard work! Friday, August 16, 13
  • 13. Work the result of force moving an object Example Picking up something heavy is hard work! Friday, August 16, 13
  • 14. Work the result of force moving an object Example Picking up something heavy is hard work! Friday, August 16, 13
  • 15. Gravity Gravity is the force that constantly pulls objects toward Earth. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 16. Gravity Gravity is the force that constantly pulls objects toward Earth. Friday, August 16, 13
  • 17. Simple Machines have few or no moving parts Friday, August 16, 13
  • 18. Simple Machines have few or no moving parts Friday, August 16, 13
  • 19. Simple Machines have few or no moving parts Lever Friday, August 16, 13
  • 20. Simple Machines have few or no moving parts Lever Inclined Plane Friday, August 16, 13
  • 21. Simple Machines have few or no moving parts Lever Inclined Plane Wedge Friday, August 16, 13
  • 22. Simple Machines have few or no moving parts Lever Inclined Plane Wedge Screw Friday, August 16, 13
  • 23. Simple Machines have few or no moving parts Lever Inclined Plane Wedge Screw Wheel and Axel Friday, August 16, 13
  • 24. Simple Machines have few or no moving parts Lever Inclined Plane Wedge Screw Wheel and Axel Pulley Friday, August 16, 13
  • 25. Lever made of a board or bar (arm) set on top of a fulcrum used to lift weight Example: seesaw, crowbar, baseball bat, rake Friday, August 16, 13
  • 26. Lever made of a board or bar (arm) set on top of a fulcrum used to lift weight Example: seesaw, crowbar, baseball bat, rake Friday, August 16, 13
  • 27. Lever made of a board or bar (arm) set on top of a fulcrum used to lift weight Example: seesaw, crowbar, baseball bat, rake Friday, August 16, 13
  • 28. Lever made of a board or bar (arm) set on top of a fulcrum used to lift weight Example: seesaw, crowbar, baseball bat, rake Friday, August 16, 13
  • 29. Lever made of a board or bar (arm) set on top of a fulcrum used to lift weight Example: seesaw, crowbar, baseball bat, rake Friday, August 16, 13
  • 30. Inclined Plan a slanted surface to make lifting easier Example: ramp, stairs Friday, August 16, 13
  • 31. Inclined Plan a slanted surface to make lifting easier Example: ramp, stairs Friday, August 16, 13
  • 32. Inclined Plan a slanted surface to make lifting easier Example: ramp, stairs Friday, August 16, 13
  • 33. Wedge two inclined planes together used to raise an object or split an object Example: knife, door wedge, ax Friday, August 16, 13
  • 34. Wedge two inclined planes together used to raise an object or split an object Example: knife, door wedge, ax Friday, August 16, 13
  • 35. Wedge two inclined planes together used to raise an object or split an object Example: knife, door wedge, ax Friday, August 16, 13
  • 36. Screw an inclined plane wrapped around a pole or shaft that is used to hold materials together or drill holes Example: drill bit, screws Friday, August 16, 13
  • 37. Screw an inclined plane wrapped around a pole or shaft that is used to hold materials together or drill holes Example: drill bit, screws Friday, August 16, 13
  • 38. Screw an inclined plane wrapped around a pole or shaft that is used to hold materials together or drill holes Example: drill bit, screws Friday, August 16, 13
  • 39. Screw an inclined plane wrapped around a pole or shaft that is used to hold materials together or drill holes Example: drill bit, screws Friday, August 16, 13
  • 40. Wheel and Axel a wheel that turns on a post to help move things quickly and easily Example: steering wheel, doorknob, screwdriver Friday, August 16, 13
  • 41. Wheel and Axel a wheel that turns on a post to help move things quickly and easily Example: steering wheel, doorknob, screwdriver Friday, August 16, 13
  • 42. Pulley made of rope and string wound around a reel to change the direction of a force Example : flagpole, clothesline, cranes, fishing reel Friday, August 16, 13
  • 43. Pulley made of rope and string wound around a reel to change the direction of a force Example : flagpole, clothesline, cranes, fishing reel Friday, August 16, 13
  • 44. Compound Machine two or more simple machines Examples: Bike Car Friday, August 16, 13
  • 45. Compound Machine two or more simple machines Examples: Bike Car Friday, August 16, 13
  • 46. How Work is Done Energy Force Function Work is done! Friday, August 16, 13
  • 47. How Work is Done Energy Force Function Work is done! Friday, August 16, 13