The labs for the Simple Machies were created to teach students from K – 8 about how simple machines work and how they decrease work. This zip file includes the labs for “Coin Pull”, “Golden Lever”, “Hand Crank”, “Mallow-Pult”, "The Class Pulley" and “Will It Lift”. Also, there are handouts designed especially for younger readers with simple, easy-to-follow directions and separate handouts for parents/teachers, with an explanation, the science standard met (based on the California State Science