FREE Printable Simple Machines Worksheet Pack for Kids

Are you learning about simple machines for kids? These no-prep, free printable simple machines worksheet are a handy way to review what students have learned. Use these simple machines worksheets pages to review and assess what kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students have learned about the 6 simple machines – pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, screw, and pulleys. Simply print the pdf file with examples of six simple machines and you are ready to go!

Simple Machines Worksheet

So what are simple machines anyway? There are six simple machines including the inclined plane, lever, wedge, wheel and axle, pulley, and screw. Simple machines are just like they are named simple meaning there are few if any moving parts. (In fact most every machine is made up of at least one simple machine.). Simple machines purpose is to help create motion to get a task accomplished. These simple machines worksheet help kids review what each simple machine is and what it does using fill in the blank, cut and paste worksheets, draw a simple machine, and more. These worksheet on simple machines are handy for  kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, and grade 6 students. Whether you do a whole unit or just review a concept, these handy simple machine worksheet pages are a quick and easy science worksheet for kids.

Whether you are a parent looking for some at home learning, classroom teacher putting together a science unit, or a homeschooler looking to complete a simple machines lesson,  -these simple machines worksheets are sure to save you time while allowing for some quick review.

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Simple Machine Worksheet

Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> _____ <<. The simple machines worksheet pdf file will open in a new window for you to save the freebie and print the template pages.

6 simple machines

Simple machines are the building blocks of so many of the tools we use every day. From a humble wedge to a powerful lever, these basic devices make our lives easier by multiplying our force or changing the direction of it. We need simple machines because they allow us to do tasks that would otherwise be too difficult or time-consuming to accomplish on our own.

Examples of six simple machines

Have you ever stopped to think about the everyday machines that make our lives easier? Let’s talk about 6 simple machines that we encounter in our daily lives: Lever: Think of a seesaw or a crowbar – both are examples of levers that help us lift or move heavy objects with less effort. Wheel and axle: From cars to bicycles, the wheel and axle allow us to move objects more efficiently by reducing friction. Pulley: Ever used a pulley system to lift something heavy? Pulleys make it easier to raise and lower objects by distributing the weight across multiple ropes. Inclined plane: Think of a ramp – an inclined plane makes it easier to move objects from a lower to a higher level. Wedge: Whether it’s an axe cutting through wood or a doorstop holding a door open, wedges are used to separate objects or hold them in place. Screw: Screws may seem simple, but they are crucial in holding things together, from furniture to machinery.

Simple Machines Worksheets

Included in these simple machines worksheet grade 4 are various pages to allow you to review no matter your child’s age. First of in these are:

• Identify the simple machine pictured and give an example of each
• Cut and paste simple machines worksheet (great as a simple machines kindergarten worksheets)
• Simple Machines at Home – describe or draw a picture of the simple machine – review the six simple machines with this 3rd grade simple machines worksheet

Simple Machine worksheets

Simply print the simple machines grade 2 worksheets you want to use with your children. We have a variety of five different styles to choose from to make them appropriate for a wide variety of elementary age students.

• Scavenger Hunt Simple Machines in the Community – For this simple machine worksheet pdf kids will draw a picture of the simple machine you found
• Simple Machine test for upper elementary age students to see what they’ve learned. This 6th grade simple machines worksheet  adds in more scientific terms you should have learned when studying about simple machines including: gravity, force, energy, friction,  and more.
• Printable Simple Machines Review – this simple machines worksheet grade 5 has children define what is a simple machine, list the 6 simple machines, what is force, what is gravity, what is energy, and use critical thinking skills to pick which simple machine they feel like is the most helpful and why.