Simple Machines Wheel

The six simple machines are made for a wheel: small in number, big on real-world examples. Spin for a lever, pulley, or inclined plane and have students find one in the classroom, explain how it helps, or design something that uses it. Edit the list to add compound machines or specific examples.

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How to use the simple machines wheel

Spin for a simple machine and have students find an example in the room.
Ask how the machine makes work easier — the reasoning is the point.
Edit the list to keep just the six, or add compound machines.

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Should I keep it to the six simple machines?

That's the classic set, but the defaults also include compound and everyday examples to spark discussion. Trim to the six by editing the list if you want a pure sort.

How does this fit a STEM lesson?

Spin for a machine, then challenge students to design or build something that uses it. It pairs naturally with the STEM Challenge Wheel.

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