Fun with Simple Machines
Simple mechanical experiments show how basic machines work using everyday objects.
Description : Through interactive, play‑based experiments, children learn how simple machines work. Hands‑on activities with levers, pulleys, and inclined planes make basic physics concepts both accessible and fun.
Category : Science
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Simple Machines Section 1: What Are Simple Machines? - Lesson 1: Introduction to Simple Machines Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Simple Machines - Lesson 2: Discovering Simple Machines Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discovering Simple Machines Section 2: The History of Simple Machines - Lesson 1: Simple Machines Then and Now Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Simple Machines Then and Now - Lesson 2: Tools from the Past Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Tools from the Past Section 3: Simple Machines in Everyday Life - Lesson 1: Finding Machines at Home Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Finding Machines at Home - Lesson 2: Observing Machines Outdoors Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Observing Machines Outdoors Section 4: How Simple Machines Work - Lesson 1: The Concept of Force Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: The Concept of Force - Lesson 2: Making Work Easier Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Making Work Easier Section 5: Basic Machine Safety - Lesson 1: Safe Exploration of Machines Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Safe Exploration of Machines - Lesson 2: Responsible Play with Machines Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Responsible Play with Machines Module 2: Exploring Levers Section 1: Introduction to Levers - Lesson 1: What Is a Lever? Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Lever? - Lesson 2: Different Types of Levers Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Different Types of Levers Section 2: Simple Lever Experiments - Lesson 1: Balancing Objects with a Lever Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Balancing Objects with a Lever - Lesson 2: Finding the Pivot Point Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Finding the Pivot Point Section 3: Levers Around Us - Lesson 1: Levers in the Playground (See-Saws) Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Levers in the Playground (See-Saws) - Lesson 2: Levers at Home (Doors and Handles) Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Levers at Home (Doors and Handles) Section 4: Building with Levers - Lesson 1: Creating a Simple Seesaw Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating a Simple Seesaw - Lesson 2: Experimenting with Balance Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Balance Section 5: Fun Lever Challenges - Lesson 1: Using Levers to Move Objects Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Using Levers to Move Objects - Lesson 2: Teamwork with Levers Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Teamwork with Levers Module 3: Playing with Pulleys Section 1: Introduction to Pulleys - Lesson 1: What Is a Pulley? Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Pulley? - Lesson 2: How a Pulley Works Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: How a Pulley Works Section 2: Simple Pulley Systems - Lesson 1: Constructing a Basic Pulley Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Constructing a Basic Pulley - Lesson 2: Lifting a Toy with a Pulley Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Lifting a Toy with a Pulley Section 3: Pulley Experiments - Lesson 1: Changing the Direction of Force Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Changing the Direction of Force - Lesson 2: Making Work Easier with Pulleys Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Making Work Easier with Pulleys Section 4: Everyday Pulleys - Lesson 1: Pulleys in Elevators Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Pulleys in Elevators - Lesson 2: Pulleys at the Playground Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Pulleys at the Playground Section 5: Fun Pulley Challenges - Lesson 1: Creating Your Own Pulley System Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating Your Own Pulley System - Lesson 2: Experimenting with Different Weights Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Different Weights Module 4: Inclined Planes Adventures Section 1: Introduction to Inclined Planes - Lesson 1: What Is an Inclined Plane? Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is an Inclined Plane? - Lesson 2: Noticing Slopes Around Us Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Noticing Slopes Around Us Section 2: Inclined Plane Experiments - Lesson 1: Rolling Objects on a Slope Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Rolling Objects on a Slope - Lesson 2: Adjusting the Angle of the Ramp Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Adjusting the Angle of the Ramp Section 3: Inclined Planes in Daily Life - Lesson 1: Ramps and Slides at the Playground Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Ramps and Slides at the Playground - Lesson 2: Finding Ramps at Home Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Finding Ramps at Home Section 4: How Inclined Planes Work - Lesson 1: Understanding Gravity on a Slope Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Gravity on a Slope - Lesson 2: Learning About Friction Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning About Friction Section 5: Fun with Inclined Planes - Lesson 1: Building a Simple Ramp Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Building a Simple Ramp - Lesson 2: Racing Toys Down a Ramp Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Racing Toys Down a Ramp Module 5: Creative Combinations Section 1: Combining Simple Machines - Lesson 1: How Machines Work Together Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: How Machines Work Together - Lesson 2: Basic Combinations: Levers and Pulleys Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Combinations: Levers and Pulleys Section 2: Building Multiple Machines - Lesson 1: Creating a Small Machine World Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating a Small Machine World - Lesson 2: Hands-On Machine Assembly Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Hands-On Machine Assembly Section 3: Exploring Machine Interactions - Lesson 1: How Machines Complement Each Other Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Machines Complement Each Other - Lesson 2: Experimenting with Mixed Machine Setups Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Mixed Machine Setups Section 4: Machine Challenges - Lesson 1: Solving Simple Machine Puzzles Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Solving Simple Machine Puzzles - Lesson 2: Building a Combined Machine Structure Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building a Combined Machine Structure Section 5: Celebrating Our Machines - Lesson 1: Revisiting All Simple Machines Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Revisiting All Simple Machines - Lesson 2: Fun Machine Showcase and Review Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Fun Machine Showcase and Review