Simple Machines: Simple Solutions

Simple Machines: Simple Solutions relates physical science to the tools we find useful in our everyday lives. In this video series, Miss Whistle and the Whiz Kids will investigate six simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, screws and wheels and axles. Supporting instructional documents are also included.

Whirling and Amazing Wheel and Axle

Middle School students remember what their teacher taught them about a simple machine called wheel and axle and apply that knowledge to solve a problem.

08-05
05:45

Wonderfully Working Wedges

Middle School students remember what their teacher taught them about simple machines called wedges and apply that knowledge to solve a problem.

08-05
05:16

Pretty Powerful Pulleys

Middle School students remember what their teacher taught them about a simple machine called the pulley and apply that knowledge to solve a problem.

08-05
06:08

Immensely Ingenious Inclined Planes

Middle School students remember what their teacher taught them about a simple machine called the inclined plane and apply that knowledge to solve a problem.

08-05
05:19

Solidly Securing Screws

Middle School students remember what their teacher taught them about a simple machine called the screw and apply that knowledge to solve a problem.

08-05
04:55

Lovely Lifting Levers

Middle School students remember what their teacher taught them about a simple machine called the lever and apply that knowledge to solve a problem.

08-05
05:36

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