Name: ___________________

Wheel and Axles in My Life

A wheel and axle is a simple machine that allows an object to
roll. This creates less friction than if the object were dragged.
The wheel is one of the oldest inventions and is still so important
today because it makes tasks easier. We can find wheels on many
machines, such as lawn mowers and carts.

Directions: Using the space below, list three examples of objects

that have wheels that you have seen or used in your own life. Each
example should include:
• A drawing/sketch of your object
• A label of what object it is

Object 1: ________________________
Object 2: ________________________

Object 3: ________________________
Part 2:

Let’s take it one step further!

Choose one of the objects you drew and write 2-3 sentences
describing why you chose this example of a wheel and axle.

Consider the following questions:

- Is it something you use often?
- How do you use this object?
- Does it make your life easier? How?

The object I chose is: ________________________

Why I chose this object:

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