Let´s learn about

MACHINES

Nombre: ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Curso : ……...
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1. MACHINES
In our houses, for example, we have radios,
televisions, fridges, washing machines, dishwashers,
cd players, dvd, computers ... all of them help us to
make our work easier and we cannot imagine to live
without them.

Machines help us to make our

work easier

1.1. What is a machine?

A machine is an object that helps us to do
many things better
For example, with scissors it is very easy to cut
a sheet.

1.2. Why are machines important?

Machines make our work easier because:
- They perform certain tasks in less time.
- Machines help us to safe effort.
- They perform tasks with precision.
- They help us to perform dangerous tasks.
Machines perform tasks with
- Machines can transform some types of energy precision

in others.

• A machine is an object that helps us to do many things better.

• Machines make our work easier

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ACTIVITIES
1. Write true or false.
• Machines help us to study a lot. ________
• A machine makes our work easier. ________
• Some machines perform tasks with precision. ________
• An apple is a machine. ________
• A machine is an object that helps us to do many things better. ________
• In our houses there are some machines. ________

2. Write the correct words under the machines.

iron - printer – camera – telephone – TV set – fridge – lamp –

computer – vacuum cleaner - microwave - washing machine – radio

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3. Answer the questions about the activity before.

a) Which one do you have at home?
b) Which one do you use?
c) Which do you like the most?
d) How do you think which is the most important?

a) ____________________________________________________
b) ____________________________________________________
c) ____________________________________________________
d) ____________________________________________________

4. Think about two machines you can find at home, draw and write.

It is a telephone, it is used for calling people

It is a ………………. ….. , it is used for It is a ………………. ….. , it is used for

…………………………………………..……………. …………………………………………..…………….

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2. TYPES OF MACHINES

a) Depending on the number of pieces:

- Simple machines: They are made up of
few pieces. A puley, a wheel, an inclined plane
and a lever are simple machines.
We use a ramp to lift heavy objects
- Complex machines: They are made up of
various simple machines joined together. A
car, a phone and a computer are complex
machines.

We move from place to place by car,

bus, plane...

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B) Depending on the energy they use:

A sailing ship use energy from
the sun and wind
- On some machines the energy comes from a
person.
Example: A man carrying a wheel barrow.
- In other cases, it is used the energy from the
sun and wind.
Example: A sailing ship.
- Many machines around us work thanks to
electricity.
Example: A fridge.
- Other machines use fuel.
Example: A car.

People in wheelchairs need A fridge use electricity

ramps

C) Depending the use:

- Mechanical machines:
Mechanical machines are used to move or lift heavy
A mixer
objects or to produce movement. Many mechanical
machines, such as a stapler are manual. Others, such as
a mixer are automatic and use electricity or fuel.
- Heat engines: These machines are used for heating
and cooling. A heat machine

- Machines to communicate and handle information:

Electricity, electronics and information technology have
created machines to communicate and create sounds,
A computer
videos, texts, photos …

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ACTIVITIES
5. Classify these machines into simple and complex machines.

wheel shovel
computer bike
lever
washing
machine
hammer
dvd

pulley

fridge
wrench motorbike

SIMPLE MACHINES COMPLEX MACHINES

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Now talk to your partners about it.

For example: A fridge is a complex machine. It is made up of various pieces.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. What type of electricity is necessary for these machines to

work?

MOTO
PICK SAILING BOAT TOOTHBRUSH

WINDMILL
STEAM TRAIN

TOASTER
- THE ENERGY FROM A PERSON:

-THE ENERGY FROM THE SUN AND WIND:

- ELECTRICITY:

- FUEL:

7. Complete the scheme:

TYPES OF MACHINES

DEPENDING DEPENDING ON DEPENDING

ON THE THE ENERGY WE ON THE USE
NUMBER OF USE
PIECES

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7. Watch the video and answer the questions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByLXZCP4ixc

a.- What is the video about?

________________________________________________________
b.- What types of simple machines have you listened?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
c.- Have you listened a complex machine
__________________________________________________________________
d.- Complete the sentence:
_________________________________________ make our daily routines easier.
e.- What type of simple machine is a slide?
__________________________________________________________________
f.- Name the following objects:

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3. SIMPLE MACHINES
3.1. The Pulley

A pulley is a mobile wheel with a slot in which a

rope or chain is inserted through. The pulley allows us
to lift a heavy object in a easier way. The object is
putted on one end of the rope or chain and someone
pulls from the other end.
A crane has many pulleys and
lifts very heavy objects. When various pulleys are combined you can lift
very heavy objects without force. For example, in
order to lift very heavy objects, you can use a crane
which combines many pulleys.

3.2. The Lever

force

A lever is a rigid bar that has different forms force

and helps us to do different things. On one part of the

bar you exert a force and at another part of the bar
you put a weight that needs to be lifted, needs to be Point of support

caught, opened etc. Pliers, a nutcracker, or tongs are

examples of levers.

3.3. The Inclined Plane.

An inclined plane is a ramp with certain
slopes. It is used to lift or lower heavy objects with
less effort than if we pull from them directly.

Many mountains roads are

inclined planes

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4. Tools.
Tools are machines that are used by
carpenters, electricians, mechanics, and many
other professions. For example, carpenters use saws,
hammers, staplers, etc. Mechanics use wrenches and
screwdrivers.
A hammer is used in different
Some tools, like a hammer, are simple machines. jobs

Other tools are machines composed of more parts and

are complex machines.

• Some machines require a person to work ( a hammer, a bike, a carriage, a

screw...) and others need electr¡city or fuel ( a car, a ventilator, a
computer...).
• Examples of simple machines are the pulley, the lever and the inclined plane.
• The pulley helps us to lift heavy objects.
• A lever is a rigid bar that has different forms and helps us to do different
things.
• An inclined plane is a ramp with certain slopes which it is used to lift heavy
objects with less effort.
• Tools are machines that are used in different jobs.

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ACTIVITIES
8. Complete this chart about simple machines:

NAME CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLE

9. What machines are they? Use your dictionary if necessary.

___ SHOVEL ___ VAN

___ PULLEY ___ MOBILE PHONE

___ WATCH ___ PLIERS

___ TOASTER ___ SCREWDRIVER

___WRENCH ___ DRILL

___ COMPUTER ___ SAW

___ DVD PLAYER ___ HAMMER

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10. Complete this crossword.

- dishwasher - palmtop - juicer

- segway - dvd player - calculator
- laptop - mobile phone - digital camera
- robot - microwave oven - vacuum cleaner
- headphones

11. Read and find out. What is it?

• It helps us to lift heavy objects. _____________

• It is a rigid bar that has different forms and helps us to do different things.
_____________
• It is a ramp with certain slopes which it is used to lift heavy objects with less
effort. _____________
12. Match.

Wheel Lever Pulley Inclined plane

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13. Cut out and paste. Sort the items by their category and trace the
words.

Tools Machines

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14. Read and match.

It´s used for cooking

…………………..

………………….. It´s used for ironing the clothes

It´s used for cutting

…………………..

It´s used for fixing a nail

…………………..

It´s used for washing the clothes

…………………..

4. Machines from long ago

THE WATERWHEEL
The waterwheel is a machine that is used to work
machinery and to raise water from a lower location. It
has two wheels and several axels.

THE MILL
The mill is a compound machine that grinds the
grain of some plants and converts them into flour. Mills
also have axels and wheels.

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THE PRINTING PRESS

The printing press is a compound machine that we
use to reproduce books. It was invented by
Gutenberg. With the printing press, it was easy to
make copies and many more people started to buy
them and read.

THE STEAM ENGINE

The steam engine is a complex machine that is
powered by water vapour.
The steam engine was important in the
development of industry and transport because it was
used to build other machines, like locomotives and
ships.

ACTIVITIES
15. Answer the questions.
a.What is the printing press used for?
________________________________________________________
b.Who was invented by?
________________________________________________________
c. Why it is so important?
________________________________________________________
d. What machine is powered by water vapour?
________________________________________________________
e. What machine convert the grains of some plants into flour?
________________________________________________________

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16. Write the names.

17. Look and say.

cable keyboard microphone monitor mouse printer

scanner speaker system unit webcam joystick

2
1

10
8
3

9 11

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18. Match the verbs on the left with the words on the right.

1. insert the internet

2. send a program
3. surf an icon THINK
4. click on the changes
5. print a floppy disc AND
6. delete a copy
7. save a file
MATCH!!
8. install an e-mail

19. Find the parts of a computer.

S C A B L E K B H W U J O

L K C X S P E A K E R B V

J X C S A Z Y Q W B N J M

O H U V F E B S W C H P O

Y M O N I T O R T A N R U

S G H V D R A T U M L I S

T P L M I C R O P H O N E

I C V N M B D H J K Y T O

C S Y S T E M U N I T E B

K C V R T S C A N N E R W

20. Think and write. What machines would you use to...?

• Cut out a paper. _________________________

• Take water from a well. _________________________
• Access to a building in wheelchair. _________________________
• Communicate with a friend. _________________________
• Carry the shoppings to home. _________________________
• Travel to another country. _________________________

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21. Choose the correct options and make sentences.

• Machines help us to make work □ more difficult □ easier

• To lift heavy objects you can use a □ crane or ramp □ car o bus

• Complex machines are made up of □ complex tools □ simple machines

• A computer is a □ simple machine □ complex machine

• A fridge works with □ electricity □ fuel

• A rigid bar that has different forms is a □ lever □ pulley

• A inclined plane is a □ ramp □ house

22. Listen and complete.

A ………………………….. is an object that helps us to do many things better.

Machines make our …………………………. easier because. There are different types of
machines depending on the …………………………. of pieces we find simple and
…………………………. machines, depending on the …………………………. they use and
depending on the use: mechanical machines, …………………………. machines and
machines to ………………………….. There are three …………………………. machines:
…………………………., …………………………. and inclined plane.

23. Ask and answer. Pair work.

- I´m Albert
- What´s your name? - I´m 9
- How old are you? - There are a fridge, two
- What machines are there in televisions, a computer…
you house? - My favourite machine is my
- What´s your favourite computer, I love it!
machine?

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24. Choose a machine and write about it.

1. Find photos on the Internet, in magazines, etc... about a machine.
2. Write about it (how it works, type of machine, what it is used for...)
3. Decorate it.
4. Talk to your partners in the class.

RADIO
This is a radio.
It is a complex machine.
It was invented by Marconi.
It is made of metal.
It works with electricity.
It give us information.
It is very useful. It is a fantastic invent!!

23. What can you do? Cross .

Hello, my friends!! Read

and write a cross.

Do you recognize and understand some oral expressions

and words related to machines and technologies?
¿Reconoces algunas palabras y expresiones orales relacionadas
con las máquinas y las tecnologías?
Can you read information about machines and
technologies and understand the most important
information?
¿Puedes leer información sobre las máquinas y las tecnologías y
comprender la información más relevante?
Can you speak about machines?
¿Puedes hablar sobre las máquinas?

Do you talk to your classmates about machines and their

importance?
¿Hablas con tus compañeros/as acerca de las máquinas y su
importancia?
Can you write and make projects in about machines?
¿Puedes escribir y realizar proyectos sobre las máquinas?

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Fridge: Sun:
Dishwasher: Wind:
Washing machine: Sailing ship:
To make: Electricity:
To work: Fuel:
Easier: To use:
Without: Mechanical:
To live: Heat:
Machine: To communicate:
To help: Slot:
Better: Rope:
Scissors: Heavy:
To cut: Force:
Sheet: Crane:
To perform: Rigid:
To safe: Bar:
Effort: To exert:
Task: Weigh:
To transform: Pliers:
Energy: Nutcrackers:
Simple: Ramp:
Complex: Effort:
To make up: To pull:
Few: Saw:
Pieces: Hammer:
Pulley: Tong:
Wheel: Waterwheel:
Inclined plane: Mill:
Lever: The printing press:
Axle: The steam engine:
Screw: To build:
To come from: Locomotive:

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