Free Simple Machines Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

There are six simple machines, and all six are in this free word search: the LEVER, the PULLEY, the WEDGE, the SCREW, the INCLINEDPLANE and the WHEELANDAXLE. The answer key is on page two.

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The other words explain how they help. A SEESAW is a lever that turns on a FULCRUM; a RAMP is an inclined plane; each lets a smaller EFFORT move a heavier LOAD, trading FORCE for distance while doing the same WORK, though FRICTION always takes a share. Put two together and you have a COMPOUND machine. The word list runs easy-to-medium and suits children from about 8 up. More in the science word searches and the force and motion word search.