Machines

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download in the Science Olympiad Store. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. 

Resources and Links

• 2020 Internet Links for Machines
• Classic Simple and Compound Machines DVD with Lessons from National Event Supervisor Charles Gosselin
• 2020 Chem-Physics CD - contains Machines
• New for 2020! Science Olympiad Machines Kit from Ward's Science
• Example Graphs & Diagrams Template for Physics Events
• New for 2020! Machines Practice Slides from a Science Olympiad National Event Supervisor:
  • Lesson 1 - Introduction to Machines
  • Lesson 2 - Force, Friction, Torque, & Levers
  • Lesson 3 - Pulleys
  • Lesson 4 - Wheel & Axle
  • Lesson 5 - Wedges
  • Lesson 6 - Inclined Plane
  • Lesson 7 - Screws
  • Lesson 8 - How to Build a Lever
• Machines Homework Generator
• Score Sheet and Checklist Page
• Event Supervisor Page and Guide
• Khan Academy Tutorial on Mechanical Advantage
• Museum of Science and Industry Simple Machines online game
• SEDL Simple Machines Online Textbook
• Department of Navy - Basic Machines Textbook