Simple Machines

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 a... 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 plan... 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 s... 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 hoi... More.

Gear Train - Student Model

A system of two or more toothed wheels meshed together so that the motion of one directs the others to employ a force in a direction in which the resistance is to be moved. Excellent for small grou... More.

SciQuest® Forces, Motion, and Simple Machines Teacher’s Guide

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 ... More.

SciQuest® Teacher Video - Simple Machines

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. Grades 4-9. More.

SciQuest® Forces, Motion, and Simple Machines Intermediate Kit (SB16725M) and Set of 3 Teacher Videos

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 ... More.

SciQuest® Simple Machines Intermediate Kit (SB19237M) and Teacher Video

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 g... More.