Name ________________________________________ Date _____________ Physical Science Period

________

Simple Machines Foldable

For each Simple Machine below:
1. Name and define each simple machine
2. Include an illustration with labels for each simple machine
3. Identify how each simple machine makes work easier using one of the
three terms below:
a. Increases force
b. Increases distance
c. Changes direction
***Be sure to include your name and class period on your foldable and attach your rubric
to your completed Simple Machines Foldable.***
Cover Flap

SIMPLE MACHINES
Screw

Wheel and Axle

Wedge

Lever

Inclined Plane

Pulley

Student Name and Class Period

Inside Flap
Screw
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Wheel & Axle
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Wedge
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Lever
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Inclined Plane
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Pulley
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
_____/1 point

Name of each Simple Machine

Definition of each Simple Machine
Illustration for each Simple Machine (with labels)
How does each machine make work easier
Neatness, Creativity, Color

Total Points Earned

_____/6 points
_____/12 points
_____/12 points
_____/6 points
_____/3 points

____/40 points

____________%

Name ________________________________________ Date _____________ Physical Science Period

________

Simple Machines Foldable

For each Simple Machine below:
1. Name and define each simple machine
2. Include an illustration with labels for each simple machine
3. Identify how each simple machine makes work easier using one of the
three terms below:
a. Increases force
b. Increases distance
c. Changes direction
***Be sure to include your name and class period on your foldable and attach your rubric
to your completed Simple Machines Foldable.***
Cover Flap

SIMPLE MACHINES
Screw

Wheel and Axle

Wedge

Lever

Inclined Plane

Inside Flap
Screw
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Wheel & Axle
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Wedge
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Lever
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
Inside Flap
Inclined Plane
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier

Pulley

Student Name and Class Period

Name of each Simple Machine
Definition of each Simple Machine
Illustration for each Simple Machine (with labels)
How does each machine make work easier
Neatness, Creativity, Color

Total Points Earned

Inside Flap
Pulley
Definition
Illustration/example (w/labels)
How it makes work easier
_____/1 point
_____/6 points
_____/12 points
_____/12 points
_____/6 points
_____/3 points

____/40 points

____________%