This document discusses six simple machines: gears, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, levers, and wedges. Gears help speed up or slow down movement and are found in clocks and cars. Pulleys make lifting heavy objects easier. Wheels and axles allow for transportation in vehicles and of heavy loads. Inclined planes in the form of ramps provide assistance and are found in parks, schools, and on roads. Levers use a fulcrum to help lift heavy loads with less force. Wedges can split wood, prevent doors from slamming, nail items together, and sharpen pencils.

1. Simple Machines

2. GearsGears are small or big wheels with teeth that fit together. The gears help to make things slow down or speed up. You can find them in clocks, cars and other places .

3. PulleysPulleys make life a whole lot easier. They are a useful way to lift heavy things. It is easier because you don’t have to hurt yourself by lifting heavy things up with your arms.

4. Wheels and AxlesWheels and axles help to move around in your car. Without a wheel and axle you would be going nowhere. They also help to take people and heavy loads around.

5. Inclined PlanesInclined planes are ramps that help. Without inclined planes slides would be no fun at all. You can find inclined planes at schools, parks and even on the road sometimes.

6. LeversA lever is a helpful way to lift heavy loads up. On the ground of the lever there is a fulcrum that helps the plank lean on the ground. Then you put the load on the end that touches the ground and then you can step on the other.

7. WedgesWedges can help to split pieces of wood in half or even to stop the door slamming when it’s a windy day. You can use wedges to nail things together and sharpen pencils too.