Speak

Simple Machines
like an
Expert Did You Know...?
Word whiskers are words
Talk to your partner or within your group about simple machines like ‘um’ and ‘ah’. Sometimes
for two minutes. While you are talking, you will be given points we use these when we are
for every word you use correctly. You can only earn the points thinking of what to say. Before
once for each word. Points will be taken away for the use of any you start talking, try to think
about what you are going
words from the lose points column.
to say. Slow down as you
With practice, you can be an expert speaker. talk. Stop at the end of each
sentence and take a breath.
Have a go at speaking about simple machines.

+1 point +2 points +3 points -1 point Colour your total score on the

thermometer:
simple machines wedge Rube Goldberg like 26+ A true expert!

push load gravity um

30
25
16-25
A great lecturer on the subject!
20
6-15
Keep practising!
pull movement friction I think 15
10
5 0-5 More work required!
lever wheel and axle components well 0

pulley inclined plane forces you know

screw effort fulcrum ah visit twinkl.com.au