Simple machines worksheets
Levers, pulleys, ramps and more.
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How to make simple machines worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these simple machines worksheets
Simple machines make work easier by changing the size or direction of a force. These worksheets cover all six (lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge and screw) with everyday examples to sort, from seesaws to flagpoles.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 12 items to sort, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions, 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences and 4 short-answer questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, sort the words, short answers, word search.
- Key words: lever, fulcrum, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, screw, load, effort, mechanical advantage, gear, work.
- Best for: grades 3–8 (ages 8–14).
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Frequently asked questions
Do simple machines save energy?
No. They make a job need less force, usually by spreading it over a longer distance, but the work done stays the same or more.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.