Investigate & play: 6 free science activities
In our Simple Machines app, kids play with a wheel and axle, lever, pulleys, screws, wedges, and an inclined plane. They can test and modify each one to figure out how they work by toppling a castle, lifting sloshing fish tanks in the air, whizzing through an obstacle course, and more.
Playing with each machine in the app is, of course, fun but here are six activities to bring playful learning into the real world, too.
Experiment #1: wheels and axles
Hop on a bike to see some simple physics in action.
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Tinybop Simple Machines Wheel
Experiment #2: self-locking screws
Grab some water jugs and head outside for this experiment!
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Tinybop Simple Machines Screw
Experiment #3: wedges
Kids will probably need adult supervision for this activity. Play together!
Learn more here.
Tinybop Simple Machines Wedge
Experiment #4: pulleys
See how easy it is to lift something heavy with this simple machine.
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Tinybop Simple Machines Pulley
Experiment #5: levers
Lift or launch a stack of books into the air.
Learn more here.
Tinybop Simple Machines Lever
Experiment #6: inclined plane
Make a small ramp inside — or a big one outside!
Learn more here.
Tinybop Simple Machines Inclined
These activities are designed to further learning in the Simple Machines app. Find more activities to support your kids’ learning in the Simple Machines Handbook.
And, for a limited time, get Simple Machines in the Summer of Science bundle and save on four of our award-winning apps. Download it on the App Store.
