SCIENCE 6

QUARTER 3 WEEK 6
Manipulate simple machines to describe their
characteristics and uses. S6FEIIIg-i-3
Demonstrate the practical and safe uses of
simple machines
Learners will be able to:
1. Identify all 6 simple machines
2. Classify different examples of
simple machines
3. Practice politeness during
individual, and group activity
REVIEW:

What are the different forms of

energy?
What do you use when
you want to cut paper,
open a bottle,
or slice a piece of fruit?
Is there a force present while
cutting paper, opening a
bottle or slicing a piece of
fruit?
What do you think are the
kind of force that affect the
way you cut paper, open a
bottle or slice a piece of
fruit?
 How do different
materials you use help
you?
 SIMPLE
MACHINE
What do you mean by

SIMPLE MACHINE?
 SIMPLE MACHINE
Is a device or tool that has a
simple mechanism to help you
perform work by changing the
direction and amount of force.
 Show some pictures
and let the pupils
identify if simple
machines or not.
Comprehension Check:
1. What are the six simple
machines mentioned in
the video?
1. The six simple machines
are; an inclined plane,
Lever, pulley, Screw, wedge,
and wheel and axle
2.What are the
uses of each?
Inclined Plane- is a flat
surface raised at one end. It
is used to move things to a
higher place with less effort
Lever- is a rigid bar that helps us push,
pull, and lift or raise load with less effort

Three parts of Lever

1. Fulcrum
2. Force or effort arm
3. Load or resistance
Pulley- is a simple
machine that changes
the direction of the force
Screw- it is wrapped around
a cylinder or round object.
It is used to hold, pull or
push with great force.
Wedge- is a double inclined
plane put back to back. It is
used for piercing, cutting,
and splitting objects with a
small force.
Wheel and Axle- two
circular objects, one
larger than the other. It is
a force multiplier.
3. Why do we
use simple
machines?
We use simple
machine to make our
work easier and faster.
4. Why are simple
machines
important?
Simple machines are important
because they reduce effort or
extend the ability of people to
perform tasks beyond their
normal capabilities
 Some machines
are so simple that we
do not even realize
that they are
machines.
Identify each simple
machine described.
1.Machine for opening
can
Can opener-

lever
2. Machine for cutting
paper
Scissors-
lever
3. Machine used for moving
sand from one place to
another
Wheel barrow-
wheel and axle, lever
4. Machine used for
pulling nails
Hammer-
lever
5. Machines used for
catching fish.
Fishing rod .

lever.
Differentiated Activity in 4 groups with 6 members, each
group will have a leader.
House Rules:
Follow the mnemonic/ memory device
G-ive thoughtful feedback
R-espect others and their thought
O-n task all the time
U-se soft voice
P-articipate actively
S-tay with your group
Rubrics in Participation/Group Activities:
POINTS INDICATORS
5- Shows eagerness and cooperation to do the task, participate
actively, do great help to the group
4- Shows eagerness and cooperation to do the task, good followers
only
3- Participated but late, with teacher’s supervision
2- Activity was done but does not show eagerness to participate
or cooperate
1- No interest in participating the activities
 Special Reminders before
doing the activity. Be polite
by listening attentively to
each other during the group
activity
Group 1: Crossword Puzzle: Identify
the simple machine being described.

Group II: Where do I belong?

Using different pictures classify
what simple machine they belong.
Group III: Take me a Picture: Search and capture 6
pictures of a simple machine inside the school
premises by using a cellphone camera and classify
what simple machine they belong.
Group IV: Word Search: Identify the simple
machine in the picture. Search and mark all the
simple machines hidden inside the box. The words
may be placed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Generalization: Concept Mapping

1.What are the

different simple
machines?
 pulley wedge

Lever Simple machine screw

Wheel inclined
& axle plane
2. Did you show politeness
with each member of your
group during the activity?
Why is politeness
important?
Directions: Read carefully, and then choose the
correct answer by writing the letter on your
answer sheet.
1. All of the following are types of simple
machine except a_____
a. fulcrum b. lever
c. pulley d. wedge
2. What type of simple machine
would stairs be an example?

a. inclined plane b. lever

c. Pulley d. wedge
3. Which is an example of a wheel
and axle?

a. Doorknob b. Flag Pole

c. Hammer d. Ramp
4. A screwdriver can be used to open a can of
paint. In which situation is the screwdriver
being used?
a. fastening two boards together
b. gluing papers together
c. making a design
d. slicing bread
5. Identify which simple machine has
a stiff bar that moves about a fixed
point.
a. lever b. pulley
c. screw d. wedge