A day does not go by without using simple machines. This program explores the six major types of simple machines with practical, colorful examples of each. Vivid video footage illustrates how each of the following simple machines works and makes our lives easier: levers, inclined planes, wedges, screws, wheel and axles, and pulleys. Other important terminology includes: compound machine, work, effort, force, and mechanical advantage.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2007. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag. Also available as DV1226.

What is a Simple Machine? (2:32); --Work and Mechanical Advantage (2:00); -- Levers (1:18); -- Inclined Planes (0:39); -- Wedges (0:51); -- Screws (1:13); -- Wheel and Axle (0:39); -- Pulleys (1:52); -- Summing Up (1:39); -- Video Assessment (1:46); -- Credits: Everyday Simple Machines (0:46);.