Simple Machines Worksheets with simple machine graphic prompts Created by Jessie Moreau, Gwinnett County Public Schools

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Simple Machines Worksheetswith simple machine
graphic promptsCreated by Jessie Moreau,
Gwinnett County Public Schools

• Directions
• Print out each slide.
• Make copies of worksheet pages for student work.
• Cut out and laminate one copy of each slide to
  use for teaching about simple machines and for
  student practice.
• Have students cut and paste pictures onto
  appropriate simple machine pages for
  pre-tests/final assessments.
• Ways to show progress
• - Start with pictures that include simple
  machine graphics and use for matching to
  appropriate worksheets then move to worksheets
  that do not include graphic matching.
• - Start with identification of two items from
  each category then move to more than two items
  for increasing complexity and cognitive load.

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refrigerator door
cupboard doors
microwave door
sink handles
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light switch
toilet handle lid
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Levers
Place two examples of levers in the boxes below.
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Levers
Place examples of levers in the boxes below.
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staples
safety pin
zippers
knife cutting butter
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Wedges
Place two examples of wedges in the boxes
below.
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Wedges
Place examples of wedges in the boxes below.
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tub drain
sink drain
stairs down
stairs up
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school bus ramp
bowling ramp
community ramps
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Inclined Planes
Place two examples of inclined planes in the
boxes below.
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Inclined Planes
Place examples of inclined planes in the boxes
below.
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jelly jars lids
juice bottles lids
peanut butter jars lids
lamps
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knobs with screws
light bulbs
screwdriver screws
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Screws
Place two examples of screws in the boxes below.
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Screws
Place examples of screws in the boxes below.
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car
bike
motorcycle
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chair with casters
wheelchairs
door knobs
toilet paper holders
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Wheels Axles
Place two examples of wheels axles in the boxes
below.
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Wheels Axles
Place examples of wheels axles in the boxes
below.
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shoes with laces
flag on pole
window blinds
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Pulleys
Place two examples of pulleys in the
boxes below.
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Pulleys
Place examples of pulleys in the boxes
below.