

Wheel and Axel
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Science
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3rd - 5th Grade
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Easy
Standards-aligned
Allison Kintner
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15 Slides • 9 Questions
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Wheel and Axel

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What is a wheel and axel?
The wheel is the round circle.
The axle is the rod that goes right through the very center of the wheel to help it move and stay in place.
It's a simple machine that helps make work easier.
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There are 2 major ways to use a wheel and axel
1. Roll something along
2. By turning a wheel fixed to an axel
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Example of a wheel and axel:
A doorknob
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Multiple Choice
The ___________ is a round circle.
Wheel
Axel
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Multiple Choice
The _____________ is the rod that goes right through the very center of the wheel to help it move and stay in place.
Wheel
Axel
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Multiple Choice
The wheel and axel is a _________________ machine.
hard
simple
fixed
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Multiple Choice
The wheel and axel makes work _____________.
easier
harder
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Multiple Choice
There are how many major ways a wheel and axel can be used?
2
3
4
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Multiple Choice
What are the two ways to use a wheel and axle? Choose 2.
roll something along
push the knob
pull the handle
by turning a wheel fixed to an axel
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a wheel and axel?
Refrigerator
Doorknob
TV
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Parts of the wheel and axel
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There are 2 parts to the wheel and axel:
1. The wheel
2. The axel
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How does it work?
An axel is a rod that connects to a wheel
The load is an object that moves when force is applied
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What causes the wheels to move?
Spinning an axel
*The wheel can make the axel turn*
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The force used to turn the wheel changes into a larger force through the axel because it is smaller and doesn't more as far
1. The wheel is considered to be one of the most important inventions in history
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Multiple Choice
What are the two parts to the wheel and axel?
walker
area
wheel and axel
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Multiple Choice
An axle is a_____ and connects to a______
wheel; rod
rod; wheel
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Gears
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Gears
1. Gears are a type of wheel and axel
2. Gears move an object by locking its teeth into position
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What are some examples of wheels and axels?
1. Electrical fans
2. Cars
3. Revolving doors
4. Merry-go-rounds
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What are two wheel and axels that help people move around?
1. Roller blades
2. Bicycles
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What wheel and axels help prepare food?
1. Rolling pins
2. Egg beaters
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What two wheel and axels are used every day in the classroom?
1. Pencil sharpener
2. Doorknob
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