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Simple Machine-Wedge
Zipper… pushes materials apart and closes them.Used on clothing and suitcases. Found at home.
Simple Machine-Wedge
Scissors cut through objects, its used on mostly paper, hair and fabrics. Found at home.
Simple Machine- Wheel & Axle
Cars tires are wheel and axel, the axel revolves while the wheel spins causing the car to move. Used to make car move, found outside.
Simple Machine –Wheel & Axle
Rollerblades are wheel and axel, the wheel spins on the axel causing the person to move on the sidewalk. Used on smooth surfaces outside. Found at home.
Simple Machine- Lever
Brooms handles are where the fulcrum is when the person holds onto it. It sweeps up dirt and its found at home.
Simple Machine- Lever
The screwdrivers handle acts as the fulcrum and it is used to screw nails into designated places and it is found at home.
Simple Machine- Inclined Plane
The highway is an inclined plane, its slanted and its for cars to go places faster. It is found outside of my house and can be used outdoors anhywhere..
Simple Machine- Inclined Plane
Stairs are inclined planes because they help people go up different levels easier, it is found in my house. And can be used anywhere.
Simple Machine- Screw
This nail has rivets, that is what actually goes into something. It twists into the designated object. Used for wood, found in the home.
Simple Machine- Screw
This candle has rivets on its jar lid so that it will stay in place when closed. It is used to close the tops of jars. Found in home.
Simple Machine- Pulley
The window strings are pulleys because as you pull on side the other elevates. It is used to close to open and close the blinds and found in the house.
Simple Machine- Pulley
The flagpole is a pulley because it elevates the flag when you pull the second string. Its used to raise flags and found outdoors.
Complex Machines
handle=lever. Staple=wedge
Complex Machines
Gears, the handles are levers and the thing that slices the can is a wedge.