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the door to a classroom with pictures on it and words in different colors that say we are

As soon as I start preparing and planning for my simple machines unit, I know the year is coming to a close. Well… we have about two more months. Which sounds like a lifetime. Testing always sneaks up on us, but then there is three weeks of kids going crazy and antsy in the classroom! […]

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simple machines activities for kids to play with

Easy and fun simple machine projects! Learn about six simple machines, and how they make work easier. Plus, everyday examples.

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two children are making homemade machines in the kitchen and one is holding a tube with blue liquid

This Archimedes’ screw is such a neat science lesson about simple machines! We use screws all the time to hold things together, but screws are also used to raise and lower things. In fact, a screw is actually an inclined plane (ramp) wrapped around a cylinder or a cone. Archimedes was a Greek philosopher who […]

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Pulley Science Experiment to help kids learn about simple machines - great for science fair project for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, homeschool, summer learning, and more.

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These projects for simple machines are so fun and engaging for kids to make! Each science lab is hands-on and loaded with so many learning...

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the simple machines coloring pages are great for kids to practice their handwriting and writing skills

Learn about six different simple machines with these free printable coloring pages. Grab these colouring sheets to play and learn!

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a spool of red thread sitting on top of a wooden floor

We went to a local manufacturing museum recently. The boys loved it. One of the hands-on exhibits had them pulling weights attached to a pulley to simulate horsepower. They roamed the museum but kept coming back to pull those ropes. That moment precipitated this one. We made our own pulley with supplies we had at home. Supplies paper punch empty ribbon spool empty, clean small plastic bowl (e.g. empty fruit cup, etc.) yarn pencil or small wooden dowel rod tape (optional) small objects to put…

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