Simple Machines Wheel and Axle FREE Activity

Students will learn about the wheel and axle, a simple machine, using this print and digital activity. Students will read to learn about what a wheel and axle are, how it is used, and different examples of a wheel and axle. Students will learn how a wheel and axle are used to solve everyday problems. This activity includes print and Google Slide digital materials to provide flexibility in the classroom.

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Students will learn:

• about the wheel and axle
• parts that make up the simple machine; axle and wheel
• how it works
• how a wheel and axle can solve everyday problems

This wheel and axle lesson includes:

• Teacher demonstration
• Digital instructions to distribute the Google Slides activity
• Science reading with checkpoint and comprehension questions
• Problem-solving worksheet
• Project to solve real-life issues using a wheel and axle
• Answer key

This simple machine activity aligns with NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of problems.

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• FlipBookReview Activity
• Create a Park Project

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