Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
Division of Cebu Province

SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: SCIENCE Grade Level: SIX Quarter: 3 Week:8

MELC: Manipulate simple machines to describe their characteristics and uses.

Objectives:
K- Identify the different kinds of simple machine.
S- Manipulate each kind of simple machine (pulley, wedge, screw) to describe their
characteristics and uses.
A – Give the importance of simple machine.

Name: __________________________________ Section: _______________ Date: ___________

A. Readings/ Discussions:
Have you ever wondered how the things around us work? With a little help from
machines, almost all tasks you can think of are done with much ease and convenience in less
time. Simple machines are simple tools used to make work easier for us. Look around—can
you identify these simple machines? You’ll be surprised to find out how simple machines are
commonly used in our everyday tasks or work.
There are six simple machines, namely: inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle, pulley,
wedge, and screw.

4. Pulley
The pulley is a simple machine that uses a rope, belt or chain wrapped around a wheel. It
changes the direction of the force. It is used to pull objects. A pulley has three points of
interest: fulcrum, effort at one end of the rope, and resistance or load.
There three kinds of pulley:
1. Fixed pulley – does not travel with the load. A load is
attached to one end of the cord that passes through the
pulley while the effort or force is applied on the other end
of the cord. The load moves up when a downward force is
applied on the other end of the cord. Example: pulley used
in the flagpole

2. Movable pulley – moves along the rope together with the

5. Screw
A screw is a spiral inclined plane. It is composed of a cylindrical body with a spiral ridge
called thread. The threads surround the cylinder (shaft) from the tip to the head. The distance
between the threads is called pitch. It is used to hold things together like pieces of woods to
support parts of the furniture or pieces of metals that make up a machine.

6. Wedge
A wedge is an inclined plane or two inclined planes that meet each other to form a
sharp edge. Some wedges are rolled up to have a sharp point instead of an edge. Are usually
good for cutting and piercing. Examples of wedges are knives, axes, pins, and nails.

B. Exercises
Exercise I:
Directions: Below are examples of simple machines with illustrations and some key words.
Group or classify them according to the category of simple machine they belong to. Write your
answers on the table on the next page . Number 1 is done for you.

1. bottom end of a light bulb

2. threads
3. fixed, used during flag raising.

4. knife

5. pair of scissors
 6. chisel
7. old fashioned-well
8. jar lid

Wedge Pulley Screw

bottom end of a light bulb

Exercise II:
Directions: Look around your house. List all the simple machines that you can see. Classify
them as pulley, wedge, and screw. Give the uses and characteristics. Copy the table below in
your notebook for your answers.

Simple Machine Characteristics Uses

2.

3.

Screw:
1.

2.

3.
C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s.2020)
Directions: Read carefully and write the letter that corresponds to the correct answers in your
notebook.
1. What types of simple machine are found in a pair of scissors?
A. wedge, screw C. screw, wheel and axle, lever
B. Inclined plane, pulley D. wedge, lever
2. Which of the following would you use a pulley for?
A. Cut food. C. Pull curtains or venetian blinds.
B. Hold pieces of wood together. D. none of these
3. Which of the following describes a pulley?
A. It can pull objects up or down.
B. A straight rigid bar that rotates about an axis.
C. A ramp with one end higher than the other end.
D. It can cut, tear, or break something into two or more parts.
4. All the following are types of simple machine except a _______
A. fulcrum B. lever C. pulley D. wedge
5. Why are teeth examples of wedges?
A. They can cut objects.
B. They can lift objects with less force.
C. They can pull down objects with less force.
D. They have fulcrum, force arms and work arms.
6. Which of the following has a sharp edge?
A. knife B. seesaw C. spoon D. stairs
7. What simple machine help people to do their work easier and faster like lifting heavy
object?
A. broom B. cup C. pulley D. spoon
8. Which does NOT describe a movable pulley?
A. It moves along with the rope or load.
B. The direction of the force does not change.
C. The wheel of this pulley is firmly attached to a fixed point.
D. It decreases the distance but increases the force needed to exert.
9. Which simple machine is described as an inclined plane wrapped around a shaft,
creating grooves?
A. lever B. pulley C. screw D. wheel and axle

10. What type of simple machine is found at the bottom of the light bulb?
A. inclined plane C. screw
B. lever D. wedge
D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies
Directions: Answer the questions below and write in your notebook.
1. Why are simple machines important? Cite everyday activities where simple machines
are used.
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2. How do you think a flag on a pole got up there? Explain

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References:
Navaza, Delia C et.al, Science for Active Learning 6. Sibs Publishing House, Inc, 2016
Sarte, Evelyn T. et.al, Science Beyond Borders 6. Vibal Group, Inc., 2016
A DepEd-BEAM Distance Learning Program, Science and Health Module 5 Living With Simple Machines
https://www.education.com/science-fair/article/moveable/#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20main
%20types,and%20you%20raise%20the%20flag.

Prepared by:
Edited by:
RICHA P. BUAYA
Master Teacher 1 YELDEZ RICARTE
Master Teacher 2
Reviewed by:

JUVIMAR MONTOLO
Education Program Supervisor-Science
 GUIDE

For the Teacher: Advise the students to read the reading and discussion portion before
they
attempt to answer the practice exercises. Going through the parts sequentially will help easily
understand the topic.

For the Learner: Read through the self- learning home task from the first part to the last part.
Doing so, will help you understand better the topic.

For the Parent/Home Tutor: Assist your child and make sure that he/she reads the self-
learning home task from beginning to end to ensure proper understanding of the concepts.

Exercise I

Wedge Pulley Screw

knife Fixed, used during flag raising bottom end of a light bulb

Pair of scissors Old fashioned-well threads

chisel Jar lid

Assessment
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. C