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Teach Engineering: Slide Right on by Using an Inclined Plane Lesson PlanTeach Engineering: Slide Right on by Using an Inclined Plane Lesson Plan
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TeachEngineering
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3rd - 5th
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Teach Engineering: Slide Right on by Using an Inclined Plane

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Students explore building a pyramid, learning about the simple machine called an inclined plane. They also learn about another simple machine, the screw, and how it is used as a lifting or fastening device. During a hands-on activity, students see how the angle of inclination and pull force can make it easier (or harder) to pull an object up an inclined plane.

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engineering, mechanical advantage, pull, stem, inclined planes, screws

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inclination, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, inclined plane, screw

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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