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Characteristics and
Uses of Simple
Machines
MCanipulate simple machines
to describe their characteristics
and uses (S6FE-IIIg-i-3)
OBJECTIVE
1. Describe the characteristics
and uses of simple machines;
2. Manipulate the different
simple machines;
3. Show appreciation on the
importance of simple machines
to daily life
REVIEW
LookWat the pictures.
Identify what kind of energy
they have.
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2
3
4
5
Last week, you learned the
different forms of energy which
are mechanical, electrical,
chemical, light , and heat
energy.
Today we will be moving on
to our new lesson. Sit
properly, and listen quietly as
you watch this video.
The Simple Machines Song | Science Songs | Scratch Garden - Y
ouTube
QUESTIONS
1. What is the song all about?
2. Why do people invented
simple machines?
3. What are the example of
simple machines according to
the video?
4. Do you think simple machines
are important to you as
student?
5. Why? Why not?
SIMPLE MACHINES
Simple machines are tools that we use
every day in school, at the park, and at
home. These tools make our work
easier and faster.
KINDS OF SIMPLE
MACHINES AND
EXAMPLES
1. LEVER
- is a simple machine that can be used
to lift objects easily. The lever
has three parts: fulcrum, load, and
effort.
EXAMPLES OF LEVER
Tong Stapler
Wheelbarrow Tweezer
Can opener Fishing rod
Is there anything that you
want to add in the
example of lever?
2. Screw
A long inclined plane
wrapped
around a shaft.
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EXAMPLES OF SCREW
Jar’s lid Bolt
Bulb Bottles’ lid
Cork screw Screw pump
Do you think pulley is
important in our everyday
lives? Why?
3. Pulley
A wheel carries a flexible rope,
cord, cable, chain, or belt
on its rim. It rotates freely.
EXAMPLES OF ULLEY
P
Constructions equipment Theater curtain
Elevator Well
Sailboat’s rope Flagpole
4. Wheel and Axle
Made up of a circular frame
(wheel) that revolves on a shaft
or rod (axle).
EXAMPLES OF WHEEL
AND AXLE
Egg beater Steering Wheel
Pizza cutter Door Knob
Ferris Wheel Wheels of
bag/chair
5. Wedge
Objects with two inclined planes
positioned back to back that
tapers to a thin edge.
EXAMPLES OF
Scissors Push pin
WEDGE
Saw Cheese grater
Peeler Knife
6. Inclined Plane
A flat surface raised at an angle
(sloping or slanting) surface,
looks like a ramp.
EXAMPLES OF INCLINED
PLANE
Road’s slope
and hills
Slide
Ramp Stairs
What do you think might
happen if simple
machines were not
invented?
REMEMBER
Simple machines are important
because it makes our work easier
and they are part of our everyday
life.
REMEMBER
Simple machines have their
own importance and uses.
Activity 1
Identify the uses of the
following simple machines.
1 2
3 4
5 6
Activity 2
Give an example on the following
kinds of simple machines. Raise
your hand and wait to be called.
1. Inclined Plane
2. Wedge
3. Wheel and axle
4. Pulley
5. Lever
6. Screw
Activity 3
Cite at least five (5) activities at home
using simple machines. Identify
the simple machine/s used. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
ACTIVITIES SIMPLE MACHINE/S
USED
Activity 4
Identify the simple machine
that is needed to do each task.
1.Transferring a refrigerator
to the kitchen
2.Sweeping the dried leaves
in the yard.
3. Raising the flag up to pole.
4. Fishing
5. Slicing a loaf of bread
6.Lifting a pail of
mixed cement up the
rooftop
7. Opening a can of sardines
8. Cutting the trunk of a big tree
9. Gardening in the school yard
10.Cutting wire for
the clothesline
GENERALIZATION
Why do we need simple
machines in our everyday life?
Activity 5
Classify the following simple
machines listed inside the box
according to its type.
1.bolt
2. bottle
opener 3.bulb
4.doorknob
5.flagpole
6.elevator
7.ramp
8.knife
9.stapler
10.jar’s lid
THANK
YOU