Games
- Gadget Anatomy - Which elements of machines do you see in each gadget?
- Leonardo's Mysterious Machinery - Can you guess what the machine is?
- Lever an Obelisk - Your goal is to lift the obelisk using as few of the weights and support stones as possible.
Lessons
- Simple Machines - Learn about simple machines.
- The Elements of Machines - These devices were all in common use for centuries before Leonardo's time.
- Glossary - Glossary of simple machine related terms.
Projects
- Work is Simple with Simple Machines - Investigate simple machines and their usefulness in everyday life.
- Sketching Gadget Anatomy - Close observation and sketching lead to a better understanding of how machines work.
- Be Inventive! - Experience the process of designing an invention to meet a challenge.
- Build A Mousetrap Car - How to get started building a mousetrap car out of balsa wood.
Worksheets
- Internet Lab : Simple Machines - Worksheet on simple machines.
