Simple Machines Worksheet worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s solve this step by step.

We have two parts to complete:

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Part 2: Place the name of each simple machine under its image.

We are given these words to use:
- wheel
- inclined plane
- lever
- pulley
- wedge
- screw

Now let’s look at each image and match it with the correct name.

1. First image (top left) – It’s a flat surface that slopes upward, like a ramp. That’s an inclined plane.
2. Second image (top middle) – It’s a metal object with threads that goes into wood or walls. That’s a screw.
3. Third image (top right) – It’s a round object that rolls. That’s a wheel.
4. Fourth image (bottom left) – It’s a seesaw-like thing with a fulcrum in the middle. That’s a lever.
5. Fifth image (bottom middle) – It’s splitting wood apart — looks like an axe head. That’s a wedge.
6. Sixth image (bottom right) – It has a rope going over a wheel to lift something. That’s a pulley.

So we write under each image:

Top row:
→ inclined plane
→ screw
→ wheel

Bottom row:
→ lever
→ wedge
→ pulley

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Part 1: Match the simple machines and their definitions.

We need to connect each machine to what it does.

Let’s go one by one:

- Wheel → Helps move things along the ground easily. So: *“To move things along the ground.”*
- Inclined plane → A ramp helps you push heavy objects up smoothly instead of lifting straight up. So: *“To move objects along a smooth surface.”*
- Lever → Like a seesaw or crowbar — used to lift or lower things with less effort. So: *“To lift and lower objects more easily.”*
- Pulley → Uses ropes and wheels to raise or lower very heavy things (like flags or elevators). So: *“To lower and raise very heavy objects.”*
- Wedge → Splits things apart — like an axe or knife. So: *“To break something apart.”*
- Screw → Holds things together tightly — like in furniture or jars. So: *“To hold something in a place.”*

Let’s double-check matches:

✔ Wheel → To move things along the ground.
✔ Inclined plane → To move objects along a smooth surface.
✔ Lever → To lift and lower objects more easily.
✔ Pulley → To lower and raise very heavy objects.
✔ Wedge → To break something apart.
✔ Screw → To hold something in a place.

All matched correctly!

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Final Answer:

Part 2 (under images):

Top row (left to right):
inclined plane, screw, wheel

Bottom row (left to right):
lever, wedge, pulley

Part 1 (matching):

Wheel → To move things along the ground.
Inclined plane → To move objects along a smooth surface.
Lever → To lift and lower objects more easily.
Pulley → To lower and raise very heavy objects.
Wedge → To break something apart.
Screw → To hold something in a place.