2. Wedges The wedge cuts through things and pushes things apart. The knife was found in the kitchen and the scissors were found in the home office.
3. Wheels and Axles Wheels and axles move things by rolling or reducing friction.
4. Inclined Planes Inclined Planes make it easier to move things upward by going furher horizontally. Elevator was in a store. The stairs were at home.
5. Levers Make lifting weight easier by using a fulcrum Screw was found in the tool box and the broom in the laundry room.
7. Pulley Pulleys make things lifted easier with rope The shoe was found in my closet and the shades in my brother’s room
8. Compound Machines The wedge and lever are used here. The staples cut through paper and the handle acts as a lever. The stapler was found in the home office.
9. Compound Machines The can opener uses the wedge for the part that cuts the can and the wheel and axle on the handle. The can opener was found in the kitchen
