Wheel and Axle

We looked at wheel and axles last week. We made spinning tops which were lots of fun. A wheel and axle is a lever which rotates around a centre point or fulcrum. Spinning tops are an example of a wheel and axle.

Friction

Click on the picture below to be taken to a website to learn about friction.

Dr. Skateboard Simple Machines

Simple Machines

Over the next four weeks we are going to be looking at simple machines. Click on the picture to be taken to a great website full of information and activities about simple machines.