MACHINES AND WORK

TASK

COMPOUND MACHINES

To complete this task you will need to visit:

http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/frame_loader.htm

Once you are there, go to the TOOLSHED to answer your questions.

THE WHEEL BARROW

1. What three simple machines make a wheelbarrow?

2. What do levers allow you to do?

3. What does a wheel work with to help you move heavy objects?

4. How does an inclined plane make using a wheel barrow easier?

A CAN OPENER

1. What 4 simple machines make up a can opener?

2. Where does the gear get its energy from?

3. What does the wedge on the can opener do?

THE HAND DRILL

1. What 4 simple machines make up the hand drill?

2. What is the drill bit used for?

3. How many gears are on the drill?

4. What part of the drill is made of a wheel and axle?

5. How does the lever create energy for the drill?

STAPLER

1. What two simple machines make up the stapler?

2. What type of machine is the staple?

WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED…

Once you have completed all 4 machines you will be asked to type your name and select your grade. Please print off your score sheet and hand it in to me.