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Heave Ho!
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Students discover the scientific basis for the use of inclined planes. Using a spring scale, a bag of rocks and an inclined plane, student groups explore how dragging objects up a slope is easier than lifting them straight up into the air. Also, students are introduced to the scientific method and basic principles of experimentation. To conclude, students imagine and design their own uses for inclined planes.

Subject:
Applied Science
Engineering
Physical Science
Physics
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Activity/Lab
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TeachEngineering
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TeachEngineering
Author:
Mike McGroddy
Date Added:
10/14/2015
An Introduction to Inclined Planes
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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.

Subject:
Applied Science
Engineering
Physical Science
Physics
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Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Provider:
TeachEngineering
Provider Set:
TeachEngineering
Author:
Mike McGroddy
Date Added:
09/18/2014
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.

Subject:
Applied Science
Architecture and Design
Engineering
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Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Provider:
TeachEngineering
Provider Set:
TeachEngineering
Author:
Denise W. Carlson
Jacquelyn F. Sullivan
Lawrence E. Carlson
Malinda Schaefer Zarske
Travis Reilly
Date Added:
09/18/2014
Watch It Slide!
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Students use inclined planes as they recreate the difficult task of raising a monolith of rock to build a pyramid. They compare the push and pull of different-sized blocks up an inclined plane, determine the angle of inclination, and learn the changes that happen when the angle is increased or decreased.

Subject:
Applied Science
Engineering
Physical Science
Physics
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
TeachEngineering
Provider Set:
TeachEngineering
Author:
Denise W. Carlson
Glen Sirakavit
Jacquelyn F. Sullivan
Lawrence E. Carlson
Malinda Schafer Zarske
Travis Reilly
Date Added:
10/14/2015