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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Simple Machines
Science – Grade 6
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Simple Machines
First Edition, 2020

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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Simple Machines
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Science 6 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Simple
Machines

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling. This
learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Science 6 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Simple
Machine!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will
be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try! before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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Let Us Learn!

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you how simple machines whether powered by engine or people, make
working on task easier. This also help you learn about the characteristics of
simple machines and how simple machines helps people do work faster, with
less effort. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level
of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 – Describe the different types of simple machines.

Lesson 2 – Manipulate simple machines to describe the

characteristics and uses. (S6FE-IIIg-i-3)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different types of simple machines.
2. manipulate simple machines.
3. describe some characteristics of simple machines.

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 Lesson
DESCRIBE THE DIFFERENT TYPES
1 OF SIMPLE MACHINES

Let Us Try!

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. It is a bar that turns or pivot on a fixed point called fulcrum. It is used to

move or lift objects.
a. lever
b. screw
c. pulley
d. inclined plane

2. A devise shaped like an inclined plane that uses the sharp narrow end to cut
through a material.
a. pulley
b. wedge
c. inclined plane
d. wheel and axle

3. A ramp or slope that reduces the force needed to exert in lifting objects.
a. lever
b. screw
c. wedge
d. inclined plane

4. A devise consisting of a rope that passes over a grooved wheel.

a. lever
b. pulley
c. inclined plane
d. wheel and axle

5. A nail- shaped or rod-shaped piece with a spiral groove and a slotted or

recessed head designed to be inserted into material by rotating and used for
fastening pieces of solid material together.
a. wedge
b. lever
c. screw
d. pulley

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 Let Us Study

Have you ever wondered how things around us work? With a little help from
machines almost all task you can think of are done with much ease and convenience
in less time. Simple machines are simple tools used to make work easier for us. Look
around you, can you identify these simple machines? You’ll be surprise machines
are commonly used in our everyday task or work. Machines used in many industries
are combinations of simple machines.

Each Kind of Simple Machines is described below.

Simple Machine Description Example

a bar who turns or seesaw, bottle
switches on a fixed openers,
1. Lever point called fulcrum. It claws of
can be used to move or hammer,
carry objects. crowbar seesaw

simple pulley,
it is a grooved wheel
pulleys in
with a rope moving over
2. Pulley window
it. It is used to lift and
blinds and
lower heavy objects.
cranes
crane

a devise shaped like an

inclined plane that uses axe, knife,
3. Wedge
the sharp narrow end to bolo
cut through a material.
knife
inclined plane wrapped
faucets,
around a cylinder to
bottle caps,
4. Screw form a spiral. It is used
light bulb, jar
to join or fastened two
lid
objects together. light bulb

a ramp or slope that ramps, stairs,

5. Inclined reduces the force ladders,
Plane needed to exert in lifting playground
objects. slides,
ladder

a devise in which a gears, wheels

6. Wheel and
wheel is centered in a of vehicles,
Axle
rod or axle bicycle wheel

wheel

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 Let’s answer.

Direction: Encircle the word that you can find in the puzzle. Clues are
given below.

W E L E V E R O U G I B W

T O E K U F V P T P E O E

G P R L L G F K G U D L D

Y L F E P E G L S L G F G

I N C L I N E D P L A N E

I G G O O D I I A E K A U

P B A I H A O E D Y L T T

T Y S S C R E W T A M G F

F U C K M A K F N Y N H G

W H E E L A N D A X L E J

CLUES:
➢ A simple machine that has a sloping surface. It is lessening the effort
exerted over a distance.

➢ A devise, which has a fulcrum or a pivot point, the effort end where force
is applied, and the resistance end where the load is located.

➢ It is a double inclined plane that is sharpened to an end. It adds more

force to the effort as it goes through a longer distance.

➢ It is a form of inclined plane that is wrapped around a central shaft.

➢ It is a modified wheel and axle. It is a special type of wheel that has a

rope sliding on the grove of the wheel. The groove prevents the rope from
sliding.

➢ It has the same appearance with a pulley, but it has a wheel that is fixed
to the axle, like in the steering wheel of a car.

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 Let Us Practice

The idea of simple machines originated around third century BC with

the Greek philosopher Archimedes, who studied simple machines like the
lever, pulley, and screw. Archimedes discovered the mechanical advantage of
lever. In later years, Greek philosophers defined the classic five simple
machines-lever, pulley, screw, wedge, and wheel and axle.

Direction: Answer the puzzle using the given clues below.

5.
L
4.
P 3.
W E
U E V
1.
I N C L I N E D P L A N E
L G R
E E
Y
W H E E L A N D A X L E
2.

Across:
1. A ramp or slope that reduces the force needed to exert in lifting objects
2. A devise in which a wheel is centered in a rod or axle.

Down:
3. It is a grooved wheel with a rope moving over it. It is used to lift and lower
heavy objects.
4. A devise shaped like an inclined plane that uses the sharp narrow end to cut
through a material.
5. A bar that turns or pivots on a fixed point called fulcrum. It is used to move
or lift objects.

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 Lesson MANIPULATE SIMPLE MACHINES TO
DESCRIBES THE CHARACTERISTICS
2 AND USES

Let Us Study
The word "machine" originated from the Latin word “machina”. A machine is
defined as an apparatus or instrument that does not have an internal energy source
but is intended to transmit or alter the use of power, force, or motion. It is a system
made up of different components that transfer energy from one shape to another.

When you use the simple machine to do work, two kinds of forces are involved:
the force applied to the machine and the force applied by the machine to act against
another force like friction and gravity. The force applied by the machine is called the
resistance force and the effort applied to a machine is called effort force.

Let’s answer.

Direction: Fill in the table with the needed information. Choose the phrase in
the word/phrase bank below.

Simple Machines How does this simple machine helps you in doing work?

1.Can opener

2.Knife

3.Shovel

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 4.Flagpole

5.Wheel borrow

a. heavier object becomes lighter to transfer using the wheel and

barrow.
b. it is used to transfer soil and seedlings from one’s place to
another.
c. it makes opening of can good easier. It also helps in opening
bottled product faster.
d. slicing and cutting fruits and vegetables becomes easy using
this tool.
e. it is used in raising and lowering the flag.

Let Us Practice

Machines are a celebration of man’s intelligence. Humans have, from ancient

times, constantly sought to make life easier, thus the many inventions. The use of
machines has given us great advantages in many ways and which has improved the
way we do things.

Direction: Make your own plastic toy car using different simple
machines. (Please be careful when handling the simple machines.)

My Plastic Toy Car

Materials :
Plastic Bottle Caps String
Empty Plastic Bottle Rubber Band
Barbeque Sticks Pair of scissors
Knife Match
Cutter Candle
Nail

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 Procedure/s
Step 1: Clean the plastic bottle.
Step 2: Drill the two holes into each side of the bottle.
Step 3: Find your axles.
Step 4: Gather four bottles caps.
Step 5: Place the axles into the plastic bottle.
Step 6: Drill a hole into the lid.
Step 7: Cut the top of the bottle to make a windshield.
Step 8: Drill a hole through each of the four plastic lid.
Step 9: Place the bottle caps onto the axles of the car.
Step 10: Use a string to pull the car.

Let Us Assess

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of these is an example of a wedge?

A. stairs
B. broom
C. butter knife
D. skateboard

2. A screw is made up of ________ wrapped around a post or rod.

A. treads
B. strings
C. springs
D. threads

3. Which is an example of someone using a simple machine to do work?

A. Dina eating a sandwich.
B. Sir Rolly is counting money.
C. Cardo running across a football field.
D. Aling Tonya pushing a stroller up a ramp into a building.

4. What type of simple machine is found on the floor of a bathtub?

A. screw
B. wedge
C. pulley
D. inclined plane

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 5. Lito is using a screwdriver to insert a screw. This simple machine is being
used as ___________.
A. lever
B. screw
C. pulley
D. inclined plane

Let Us Enhance

Everyone uses some machines every day. Schools, industries, and businesses
use machines. Clinics, hospitals, and laboratories use machines to serve people.
Cars, ships, and airplanes use machine to transport people and goods over great
distances. It is difficult working without machines. Machines, whether powered by
engine or people, make working on task easier.

Direction: Write the given simple machines inside the table where it belongs.

Zipline Bolo Nail Stair

Plastic bottle cup Doorknob Bolt and nut Slide
Baseball bat Can opener Gears Cranes

LEVER PULLEY WEDGE

SCREW INCLINED PLANE WHEEL AND AXEL

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 Let Us Reflect

Machines make our work easier by multiplying the effort exerted. Efficient
machines have mechanical advantage. Practice precautionary measures in handling
machines. Machines are devices that make work easier, more efficient, and faster. It
can increase the force applied, change the direction of the force, and convert energy.

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!

Direction: In two or three sentences, answer the following questions.

1. Accidents can be prevented if machines are

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________

2. I will not play with sharp and pointed tools because

___________________________________________________________________________
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Let Us Reflect (page 11) Let Us Enhance (Page 11)
1. Lever
- Baseball bat
1. Answer may vary - Can opener
2. Pulley
- Zipline
2. Answer may vary - Cranes
3. Wedge
- Bolo
- Nail
4. Screw
- Plastic bottle
cup
- Bolt and nut
5. Inclined Plane
- Stair
- Slide
6. Wheel and axel
- Doorknob
- Gears
Let Us Assess (page 10) Let us answer. (page 8)
1. C 1.Can opener – it makes opening
2. A of can good easier. It also helps
3. D in opening bottled product faster
4. D 2.Knife – slicing and cutting
5. B fruits and vegetables becomes
easy using this tool.
3.Shovel – it is used to transfer
soil and seedlings from one’s
place to another.
4.Flagpole – it is used in raising
and lowering the flag.
5.Wheelbarrow – heavier object
becomes lighter to transfer using
the wheel and barrow.
Let Us Practice (page 7) Let’s Answer (page 6) What I Know (page 4)
1. Inclined Plane “No Particular Order” 1. A - lever
2. Wheel and Axle 2. B - wedge
- Inclined Plane
3. Pulley 3. D – inclined plane
- Lever
4. Wedge 4. B - pulley
- Wheel and Axle
5. Lever 5. C – screw
- Screw
- Pulley
- Wedge
Answer key to Activities
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