Wheel and

Axle Systems
Vocabulary Review
Axle (eje)

Ramp (rampa)

Slope (cuesta abajo)

Rolling (rodar)

Wheel (rueda)
Job Duties
1. Material managers- in charge of
getting materials

2. Paper managers- will pass out my

papers (Investigation #3.1)

3. Team leader- in charge of reporting

and speaking for the group when
asked

4. Team monitor- make sure everyone is

working together
Challenge Questions
How can we change our wheel and
axle system?

Ifwe add another wheel would our

axle roll better or worse?

Do small wheels or larger wheels roll

better?
What kind of Axle I have?
1. A roller that wobbles
2. A roller that goes in a strait line
3. A roller that goes around a corner
4. A roller that goes back and forth
5. A roller that goes in a zig-zag
6. A roller that goes very fast or slow
Wrap up!
1. Complete questions with team
members

2. Share results with class- once

everyone is done