Simple Machines
by Speak Up Language Learners © 2026
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Price: $1.5 USD
Subjects: science,physicalSciences,ela,reading,informationalText,litReadingComprehension
Grades: 2,3,4
Description
Simple Machines Informational Reading Comprehension Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about simple machines? Your students will enjoy learning how these useful tools make everyday tasks easier while practicing their reading comprehension skills! This resource features simple, informative text about the six types of simple machines: levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, and screws. Students will explore familiar examples, such as seesaws, bicycles, flagpoles, ramps, knives, and jar lids, to learn how simple machines work and how we use them every day. What’s Included: • Informational text about ecosystems • Colorful images to support understanding • Audio to help students follow along with the text • True/false comprehension questions with audio • Opportunities for students to try again if they answer incorrectly Help your students discover the simple machines all around them! This resource makes learning about science engaging, accessible, and meaningful while building important reading skills. AI was used to research this topic and assist with the development of this deck. All information has been fact-checked for accuracy, and the final text has been reviewed, edited, and written in my own voice.
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