Learn the six simple machines and how they make work easier.
Free simple machines flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.
Simple machines are basic devices that make work easier by changing the direction or amount of force needed. These flash cards help students learn the six types of simple machines and the physics principles behind them.
These flash cards pair simple machine terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn that a LEVER is a bar that pivots on a fulcrum, a PULLEY uses a wheel and rope to lift loads, and an INCLINED PLANE is a ramp that reduces effort.
Use these flash cards during a physics or engineering unit. After studying, set up stations around the classroom where students can interact with each type of simple machine. Have them identify which terms match each station.
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