Students are introduced to the concept of simple tools and how they can make difficult or impossible tasks easier. They begin by investigating the properties of inclined planes and how implementing them can reduce the force necessary to lift objects off the ground.

Concepts

engineering, force, inclined planes, stem

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Additional Tags

angle of inclination, effective weight, inclined, simple tools, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, inclined plane

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)