Our World: Simple Machines – Here and in Space
Simple machines are all around us and help make our work easier. When simple machines are combined, a compound machine is created. Learn about NASA's compound machine, the lunar crane, and the simple machines it contains to make work easier in Our World.
Background Information
Grades K through 5
- Ducksters Physics for Kids -- Simple Machines
- NASA Lunar Surface Manipulation System
- NASA Lunar Surface Manipulation System Passes Early Test
Activities
Grades K through 5
- AIAA Aerospace Micro-Lesson: Simple Machines in Aerospace Engineering
- EUREKAS MISSIONMakers - Simple Machine Shoebox Rover
- NASA Keeping it Simple: Six Simple Machines
- NASA On the Moon - Heavy Lifting
- NASA Simple Machines
- NASA The Case of the Powerful Pulleys
- NSTA Simple Machines Collection
- PBS Kids Simple Machines
- PBS Learning Media Science Trek--Simple Machines
- Teach Engineering Engineering: Simple Machines