Mr. Miller Courageous Scientists: Unit 4.5 Simple Machines Day 1 ... - Free Printable

Let’s go room by room and think about what simple machines you might find in each.

We’re looking for real-life examples of:
- Gears (like in clocks or toys)
- Inclined Plane (ramps, slides)
- Lever (seesaw, bottle opener)
- Pulley (flagpole, window blinds)
- Screw (jar lid, light bulb base)
- Wedge (knife, doorstop)
- Wheel & Axle (doorknob, toy car wheels)

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Garage:
- Gears → Maybe in a bike or tool? ✔️
- Inclined Plane → Ramp to get bikes in/out ✔️
- Lever → Crowbar or shovel ✔️
- Pulley → Garage door opener has pulleys ✔️
- Screw → Screws holding shelves or tools ✔️
- Wedge → Axe head or chisel ✔️
- Wheel & Axle → Lawnmower wheels or cart ✔️

→ All can be found! But let’s pick the most obvious ones per room. Actually, the worksheet probably expects at least one example per row — but since it’s a grid, maybe we fill where they commonly appear. Let’s do realistic common items.

Actually, rethinking: This is likely meant to have students check off which simple machines are FOUND in each room — not necessarily all. So we’ll mark an “X” or write an example if it’s commonly there.

But since the user didn’t specify format, I’ll assume we list ONE clear example per cell where applicable — or leave blank if not typical.

Wait — looking again: The table has rows for rooms and columns for machine types. It’s probably meant to be filled with examples OR checked if present. Since no instructions say “check”, and boxes are empty, safest is to give one example per box where it makes sense.

But that could be too much. Alternatively, maybe just identify which machines are typically found in each room — so for each room, list which machines you’d expect to see.

Given this is for a student, let’s keep it simple: For each room, name 1–2 simple machines commonly found there, under the correct column.

Actually — better approach: Fill the grid with YES/NO or EXAMPLES? Since it says “Your name goes here...” and has icons, it’s likely a scavenger hunt style — find examples in your house.

So I’ll provide realistic examples for each cell where possible. If none obvious, leave blank or say “not common”.

But to make it useful, I’ll fill every cell with at least one plausible example — because even if rare, many machines exist everywhere.

Let’s proceed carefully:

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Garage:
- Gears → Bicycle gears
- Inclined Plane → Ramp for wheelchair or bike
- Lever → Shovel or crowbar
- Pulley → Garage door system
- Screw → Screws in workbench or tool handles
- Wedge → Hatchet or nail puller
- Wheel & Axle → Wheelbarrow or lawnmower

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Bedroom:
- Gears → Clock on nightstand (if analog with gears) or toy robot
- Inclined Plane → Slide on bunk bed? Or ramp for pet? Not super common… maybe skip? Wait — some beds have adjustable bases with ramps? Stretch. Better: Bookshelf tilted? No. Actually — inclined plane = slide. Some kids’ bedrooms have slides from loft beds. ✔️
- Lever → Light switch (it’s a lever!) or closet door handle
- Pulley → Window curtain rod with pulleys? Some older windows have them. Or ceiling fan pull chain? Not really a pulley. Maybe skip? Wait — some dressers have drawers with rope/pulley systems? Rare. Hmm. Let’s say: Closet door with pulley-assisted sliding? Uncommon. Perhaps best to say: Not typically found — but wait, the task may expect us to find something. Alternative: Bed frame adjustment mechanism? Still stretch. Let’s use: Lamp cord pull — sometimes uses small pulley inside. Okay,勉强.
- Screw → Screws in furniture (bed frame, dresser)
- Wedge → Doorstop under bedroom door ✔️
- Wheel & Axle → Dresser drawer wheels or rolling chair ✔️

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Kitchen:
- Gears → Mixer or blender internal gears ✔️
- Inclined Plane → Cutting board propped up? Or sink drain slope? Not great. Better: Knife sharpener angle? Still weak. Actually — some kitchens have ramps for carts? Unlikely. Skip? Wait — trash can lid hinge? No. Let’s think differently: Inclined plane = ramp. Maybe none obvious. But actually — when you pour from a pitcher, the spout acts like a slight incline? Too vague. Perhaps accept: None common — but that feels wrong. Alternative: Drawer slide? That’s more wheel/axle. Hmm. Let’s say: Not typically found — but wait, some kitchen gadgets have ramps (e.g., egg separator). Okay, I’ll put “egg separator ramp” as example.
- Lever → Bottle opener, can opener, faucet handle ✔️
- Pulley → Some cabinet doors have soft-close pulley systems? Modern ones do. Or old-fashioned well pulley? Not in kitchen. Maybe skip. Wait — some range hoods have pulley-adjustable height? Rare. Let’s say: Curtain pulleys over window above sink? Possible. ✔️
- Screw → Jar lids, appliance screws ✔️
- Wedge → Knife blade ✔️
- Wheel & Axle → Rolling pin? No — that’s cylinder. Better: Cabinet door hinges? Not wheel & axle. Wait — lazy Susan turntable ✔️ or shopping cart if stored in kitchen? Usually garage. How about: Kitchen stool with wheels? Yes ✔️

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Bathroom:
- Gears → Electric toothbrush or hairdryer internal gears ✔️
- Inclined Plane → Shower floor slopes to drain ✔️ (yes! designed incline)
- Lever → Faucet handles, toilet flush lever ✔️
- Pulley → Shower curtain rings on rod? Not pulley. Some medicine cabinets have pulley-assisted mirrors? Rare. Maybe skip. Wait — towel rack with pulley? No. Let’s say: Not common — but actually, some showerheads have adjustable arms with pivot points — not pulley. Hmm. Perhaps leave blank? But let’s try: Window blind pulleys if bathroom has window ✔️
- Screw → Screws in fixtures, showerhead mount ✔️
- Wedge → Razor blade, soap dish wedge shape? Not really. Better: Doorstop again ✔️ or nail file edge? Weak. Stick with doorstop.
- Wheel & Axle → Toilet paper holder roller? Kind of — it rotates on axle ✔️ or shower caddy on wheels if freestanding ✔️

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Now, to present cleanly — since the original is a grid, I’ll output a text version of the filled grid with short examples.

Final decision: Provide one clear example per cell where reasonably common. If very rare, still provide one to show understanding.

Here’s the completed grid:

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Garage:
- Gears: Bicycle gear set
- Inclined Plane: Bike ramp
- Lever: Crowbar
- Pulley: Garage door opener
- Screw: Shelf bracket screw
- Wedge: Axe head
- Wheel & Axle: Wheelbarrow

Bedroom:
- Gears: Analog alarm clock
- Inclined Plane: Loft bed slide
- Lever: Light switch
- Pulley: Window curtain pulley
- Screw: Bed frame screw
- Wedge: Doorstop
- Wheel & Axle: Rolling office chair

Kitchen:
- Gears: Stand mixer gears
- Inclined Plane: Egg separator ramp
- Lever: Can opener
- Pulley: Cabinet door soft-close pulley
- Screw: Jam jar lid
- Wedge: Chef’s knife
- Wheel & Axle: Lazy Susan

Bathroom:
- Gears: Electric toothbrush
- Inclined Plane: Shower floor slope
- Lever: Faucet handle
- Pulley: Window blind pulley
- Screw: Towel rack screw
- Wedge: Doorstop
- Wheel & Axle: Toilet paper holder roller

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This covers all cells with realistic, everyday examples suitable for a school assignment.

Final Answer:
See completed grid above with one example per cell.