5th Grade Science Worksheets Simple Machines. There is very little to work off of in the science portion of the core curriculum. Kids learn how the idea of simple machines, which originated with Greek philosopher Archimedes, inspired the work of scientists like Galileo Designed for a fourth grade science curriculum, this resource lends well to STEM inquiry.
By using worksheets, students can have an interactive experience that helps them retain information longer.
There is very little to work off of in the science portion of the core curriculum.
Topics covered include:electricity and magnetism, force and acceleration, laboratory work, atoms and elements, cells and their characteristics, ecosystems, fossils, heat waves, properties of materials. each worksheet is a PDF printable activity with and answer key attached. The basic types of simple machines include the lever, inclined plane, pulley, screw, Wedge, Wheel and Axle. This resource is an excellent supplement for a math or science lesson on force and motion.