A Grade 2 science slideshow on how machines help objects move, introducing the ramp, wheelbarrow, pulley, screw, lever and wedge. Connects to the Structures and Mechanisms strand.
Make simple machines and movement exciting with this engaging Kite & Bloom science resource! Students explore ways objects move, the six simple machines, how simple machines make work easier, and where we see them in everyday life through Think-Pair-Share prompts, prediction activities, hands-on comparisons, and a creative design challenge.
Designed to lead your lessons or supplement your daily science routine, it’s perfect for whole-class instruction, centres, review, and introducing an Ontario Structures & Mechanisms unit.
