Project-Based Learning: Make a Simple Machine

Introduce your 3rd grade students to the six simple machines through age-appropriate descriptions, images, and hands-on projects. Your students will be able to identify various simple machines that are used around them every day and understand how they work!

This packet includes student handouts for each of the six simple machines; project outlines and comprehension questions for each simple machine, teacher lesson plans, and additional student challenges. Let your students explore, create, and discuss the six simple machines and their contributions to both ancient and modern society with Project-Based Learning: Make a Simple Machine.