Simple Machines
An educational song teaching about simple machines and mechanical advantage using the rhythm of 'Wheels on the Bus'.
A ramp up the hill goes at a slant, at a slant, at a slant, A ramp up the hill goes at a slant, making loads feel light.
A wedge in wood goes splitting through, splitting through, splitting through, A wedge in wood goes splitting through, just like axes do.
A lever on a pivot can move things up, move things up, move things up, A lever on a pivot can move things up, like a see-saw going up.
A wheel-and-axle turns the load, turns the load, turns the load, A wheel-and-axle turns the load — that's the lever in disguise.
A pulley with a rope can lift a load, lift a load, lift a load, A pulley with a rope can lift a load, makes work easier by code.
A screw spins around to go in and out, in and out, in and out, A screw spins around to go in and out, that's what it's all about.
A pendulum hanging up moves back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, A pendulum hanging up moves back and forth, swinging south and north.
A spring compresses in and out, in and out, in and out, A spring compresses in and out, storing energy throughout.