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