Curated OER
An Introduction to Inclined Planes
Students investigate the properties of inclined planes and how implementing them can reduce the force necessary to lift objects off the ground. For this inclined planes lesson, students are introduced to the concept of simple tools and...
Curated OER
Tools: Science Stations
Students explore technology by completing engineering activities in class. In this simple tools instructional activity, students utilize three science stations to perform tasks using a nutcracker, bottle openers, hammers and other tools....
Curated OER
Let's Go To The Movies
Students explore technology used in making movies. For this movie making lesson, students investigate how technology has improved in the entertainment industry. Students discover how simple tools are combined together to make complex...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: An Introduction to Inclined Planes
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...