Simple Machines

Simple Machines Bulletin Board Set

These five charts illustrate the basic properties of simple and complex machines, plus pictures of each machine’s appearance in everyday life. Set includes one chart each of Levers, Wheels and Axles, Pulleys, Inclined Planes and Compound Machin... More.

Machines Transparency Set – Hubbard

Six transparencies with one overlay and 14 movable parts illustrate how simple machines work, and practical applications in solving problems. More.

SciQuest® Forces, Motion, and Simple Machines – Intermediate Level Multi-Group Kit

Curriculum based! Follows standards! Teacher created! Specific concepts investigated relate to: forces that oppose motion, sliding and rolling friction, the use of levers to multiply force and speed and change direction, simple periodic motion; f... More.

SciQuest® Simple Machines Teacher DVD

Grades 4-9. More.

SciQuest® Forces, Motion, and Simple Machines Intermediate Kit and Set of 3 Teacher DVDs

Specific concepts investigated relate to: forces that oppose motion, sliding and rolling friction, the use of levers to multiply force and speed and change direction, simple periodic motion; force couples involving “action and reaction,” the... More.

Set of 3 Teacher DVDs – SciQuest® Forces, Motion, and Simple Machines

Grades 4-9. More.

SciQuest® Simple Machines Intermediate Kit and Teacher DVD

Twenty-two Ideas to be Developed relate to: the lever as a simple machine; the pulley – a modified lever; and the inclined plane, mechanical advantage, and efficiency of machines. Teacher’s guide and DVD included. Curriculum based follow... More.

SciQuest® Simple Machines Intermediate Level Mini Kit

Excellent standard physical science kit, created by a teacher! Twenty-two Ideas to be Developed relate to: the lever as a simple machine; the pulley – a modified lever; and the inclined plane, mechanical advantage, and efficiency of mac... More.

Lever – Student Model

A pivoted, rigid body to which forces can be applied at two or more points to transmit and modify force and motion. Great for demonstration in classrooms. Excellent for small groups or individual study. Includes a detailed activity guide which details t... More.

Wheel and Axle – Student Model

A device consisting of a grooved wheel turned by a cord or a chain with a rigidly attached axle for winding up weight. Sometimes the chain or cord is replaced by a crank or spike and is used in hoisting apparatus such as cranes. Excellent for small grou... More.