Characteristics and

Uses of Simple
Machines
MEL
C
Manipulate simple machines to
describe their characteristics
and uses (S6FE-IIIg-i-3)
OBJECTIVE
S
1. Describe the characteristics
and uses of simple machines;
 2. Manipulate the different
simple machines;
3. Show appreciation on the
importance of simple machines
to daily life
REVIE
W
Look at the pictures. Identify
what kind of energy they
have.
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3 4
5
 Last week, you learned the
different forms of energy which
are mechanical, electrical,
chemical, light , and heat
energy.
 Today we will be moving on
to our new lesson. Sit
properly, and listen quietly as
you watch this video.
The Simple Machines Song | Science Songs | Scratch Garden - Y
ouTube
Did you enjoy the video? Now, I
have some questions regarding
it. I want you to raise your hand
and wait for you to be called
before you say the answer.
QUESTIONS
1. What is the song all about?
2. Why do people invented
simple machines?
3. What are the example of
simple machines according to
the video?
4. Do you think simple machines
are important to you as student?

5. Why? Why not?

 SIMPLE MACHINES
Simple machines are tools that we use
every day in school, at the park, and at
home. These tools make our work
easier and faster.
KINDS OF SIMPLE
MACHINES AND
EXAMPLES
 1. LEVER
- is a simple machine that can be used
to lift objects easily. The lever
has three parts: fulcrum, load, and
effort.
 EXAMPLES OF
LEVER

Tong Stapler
Wheelbarrow Tweezer
Can opener Fishing rod
Is there anything that you
want to add in the
example of lever?
 2. Screw
A long inclined plane
wrapped
around a shaft.
 EXAMPLES OF
SCREW

Jar’s lid Bolt

Bulb Bottles’ lid
Cork screw Screw pump
 Do you think pulley is
important in our everyday
lives? Why?
 3. Pulley
A wheel carries a flexible rope,
cord, cable, chain, or belt
on its rim. It rotates freely.
 EXAMPLES OF
PULLEY

Constructions equipment Theater curtain

Elevator Well
Sailboat’s rope Flagpole
 4. Wheel and Axle
Made up of a circular frame
(wheel) that revolves on a shaft
or rod (axle).
EXAMPLES OF WHEEL AND
AXLE

Egg beater Steering Wheel

Pizza cutter Door Knob
 Wheels of
Ferris Wheel
bag/chair
 5. Wedge
Objects with two inclined planes
positioned back to back that
tapers to a thin edge.
 EXAMPLES OF
WEDGE

Scissors Push pin

Saw Cheese grater
Peeler Knife
 6. Inclined Plane
A flat surface raised at an angle
(sloping or slanting) surface,
looks like a ramp.
 EXAMPLES OF INCLINED
PLANE

Road’s slope Slide

and hills
Ramp Stairs
What do you think might
happen if simple
machines were not
invented?
 REMEMBER
Simple machines are important
because it makes our work easier
and they are part of our everyday
life.
 REMEMBER

Simple machines have their

own importance and uses.
 Activity 1

Identify the uses of the

following simple machines.
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3 4
5 6
 Activity 2
Give an example on the following
kinds of simple machines. Raise
your hand and wait to be called.
1. Inclined Plane
2. Wedge

3. Wheel and axle

4. Pulley
5. Lever

6. Screw
 Activity 3
Cite at least five (5) activities at home
using simple machines. Identify
the simple machine/s used. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
ACTIVITIES SIMPLE MACHINE/S
USED
 Activity 4

Identify the simple machine

that is needed to do each task.
1. Transferring a refrigerator to
the kitchen
2. Sweeping the dried leaves in
the yard.
3. Raising the flag up to pole.
4. Fishing
5. Slicing a loaf of bread
6. Lifting a pail of mixed
cement up the rooftop
7. Opening a can of sardines
8. Cutting the trunk of a big tree
9. Gardening in the school yard
10. Cutting wire for the
clothesline
 GENERALIZATION
Why do we need simple
machines in our everyday life?
 Activity 5
Classify the following simple
machines listed inside the box
according to its type.
1.bolt 6.elevator
2.bottle opener 7.ramp
3.bulb 8.knife
4.doorknob 9.stapler
5.flagpole 10.jar’s lid
THANK
YOU