Simple Machines Review

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Across
  1. 3. type of simple machine that is spiral-shaped and pulls two things together
  2. 4. wheel and axle device that is turned when you open a door
  3. 5. number of different types of simple machines
  4. 7. lever that kids sit on; often found on a playground
  5. 9. type of simple machine that is made of a wheel with a rope or chain
  6. 10. type of simple machine made up of a bar that moves on a fixed point, or fulcrum
  7. 12. pulleys are used to raise a flag up this tall object
  8. 14. fixed point on a lever that doesn't move
  9. 17. type of simple machine that is made of a wheel attached to a rod
  10. 18. a simple machine used to separate something; made up of two inclined planes back-to-back
Down
  1. 1. a type of machine with multiple simple machines
  2. 2. tool with two levers attached together for cutting paper
  3. 6. type of simple machine that is a flat surface with one end higher than the other
  4. 7. pulleys are used to raise this on a sailboat
  5. 8. wheel and axle tool that is often used with screws
  6. 11. inclined plane that is often found on a playground
  7. 12. a push or pull on an object
  8. 13. wedge used for chopping wood
  9. 15. lever used for digging holes in the ground
  10. 16. wedge used for cutting food