Simple machines worksheet for educational use.

Let’s solve this step by step.

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Part 1: Match each image to the correct simple machine name.

We are given these names:
→ wheel, wedge, lever, pulley, ramp, screw

Now look at each drawing:

1. First image (top left): A flat sloped surface with a box on it → That’s a ramp.
2. Second image (top middle): A spiral-shaped object with threads → That’s a screw.
3. Third image (top right): A round object with spokes and a tire → That’s a wheel.
4. Fourth image (bottom left): A seesaw-like bar balanced on a triangle, with an arrow pushing down → That’s a lever.
5. Fifth image (bottom middle): A triangular-shaped tool that can split things → That’s a wedge.
6. Sixth image (bottom right): A rope going over a wheel attached to something heavy → That’s a pulley.

So for Part 1, the answers under each image should be:
- Ramp
- Screw
- Wheel
- Lever
- Wedge
- Pulley

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Part 2: Match each simple machine to its definition.

Left side: Wheel, Ramp, Lever, Pulley, Wedge, Screw
Right side definitions:

A. To lift and lower objects more easily.
B. To move things along the ground.
C. To move objects along an inclined surface.
D. To hold something in a place.
E. To lower and raise very heavy objects.
F. To break something apart.

Now match them logically:

- Wheel → Helps you roll things → “To move things along the ground.” → B
- Ramp → You push or slide things up/down a slope → “To move objects along an inclined surface.” → C
- Lever → Like a seesaw — helps you lift or move things with less effort → But none say exactly that… Wait — actually, levers help lift or move loads. Looking again: “To lower and raise very heavy objects” might fit? No — that’s more pulley. Let’s think carefully.

Actually, let’s go one by one:

✔ Pulley: Uses ropes and wheels to lift things → “To lift and lower objects more easily.” → A
✔ Screw: Threads hold things together → “To hold something in a place.” → D
✔ Wedge: Sharp edge to split or cut → “To break something apart.” → F
✔ Lever: Can be used to lift or move things — but which definition fits best? Look: “To lower and raise very heavy objects” — that’s often done with levers too (like crowbars). But wait — pulleys are better for lifting heavy things vertically. Hmm.

Wait — let’s re-read all definitions:

Definitions again:

1. To lift and lower objects more easily. → Pulley (yes)
2. To move things along the ground. → Wheel (yes)
3. To move objects along an inclined surface. → Ramp (yes)
4. To hold something in a place. → Screw (yes)
5. To lower and raise very heavy objects. → This could be lever OR pulley — but pulley already took #1. So maybe lever? Actually, levers *can* do this — like using a crowbar to lift heavy stones.
6. To break something apart. → Wedge (yes)

But we have six machines and six definitions.

Let’s assign:

- Wheel → To move things along the ground. → ✔
- Ramp → To move objects along an inclined surface. → ✔
- Lever → To lower and raise very heavy objects. → ✔ (e.g., using a lever to lift a boulder)
- Pulley → To lift and lower objects more easily. → ✔
- Wedge → To break something apart. → ✔
- Screw → To hold something in a place. → ✔

That covers all!

So matches:

Wheel — To move things along the ground.
Ramp — To move objects along an inclined surface.
Lever — To lower and raise very heavy objects.
Pulley — To lift and lower objects more easily.
Wedge — To break something apart.
Screw — To hold something in a place.

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Final Answer:

Part 1 (under images, left to right, top then bottom):
ramp, screw, wheel, lever, wedge, pulley

Part 2 (matches):
Wheel — To move things along the ground.
Ramp — To move objects along an inclined surface.
Lever — To lower and raise very heavy objects.
Pulley — To lift and lower objects more easily.
Wedge — To break something apart.
Screw — To hold something in a place.