In this matching types of simple machines learning exercise, 5th graders read the definition and examples of simple machines, then match 10 pictures of devices with 4 categories.

In this inclined planes worksheet, students investigate the effort force needed to move a 1 kg weight up a ramp to different distances on the ramp. Students calculate the work input and output for each trial as well as the...

Teach young engineers that all machines, no matter how complicated or complex, are made up of just six simple devices with this hands-on physical science instructional activity. Using the included templates, students first create...

Use inverse trigonometric functions to work with ramps, rabbits, and Talladega. The class models real-world situations with trigonometric functions and solves them using inverses in the 15th installment of a 16-part series. Pupils solve...

In this simple machines worksheet, learners read about various types of simple machines. They then use what they learned to answer 17 questions. The answers are on the last page.

In this machines activity, students draw a "Rube Goldberg" style machine which uses 3 different types of simple machines to complete one task.

Where did conic sections get their name? The equation and graph of a parabola are developed from the definition of the conic section. Teacher examples on graphing the equation and writing an equation from the graph round out the plan.

In this physics instructional activity, students use the clues given on the sheet to complete the crossword puzzle on simple machines. There are 18 clues to solve in the puzzle.

In this simple machines learning exercise, students review the different types of simple machines and examples of each machine. This learning exercise, has 1 graphic organizer and 6 short answer questions.

Prove that an equation in slope-intercept form names only one line. At the beginning, the teacher leads the class through a proof that there is only one line passing through a given point with a given slope using contradiction. The 19th...

In this machines activity, learners review the six simple machines and how to calculate mechanical advantage. Students complete 8 matching, 16 fill in the blank, and 6 problems to solve.

In this science activity, students examine and discuss ten examples of simple machines to understand how they work and then color them.

In this simple machines learning exercise, students learn about pulleys. They then answer the 11 questions on the page. The answers are on the last page of the packet.

In this Election Day worksheet, students read a short story about a girl who runs for president of her class. Students answer 5 questions about the story.

In this sentence completion worksheet, learners choose the best word(s) to complete each sentence from five possible choices.