Engineering > Simple Machines
Inclined Plane <picture>
One of the fundamental simple machines is the Inclined Plane, explained by BrainPOP’s Tim & Moby
There are plenty of examples of uses of the inclined plane throughout history
- building the pyramids
- loading a ship floating next to a dock
- screws for fastening pieces of wood
- door stops
Design challenge – Inclined planes in the community
Look for places around you where INCLINED PLANES would solve a problem or make life easier for someone. Ask questions and find information to come up with your solution. Each of these “what” questions is a step in the Engineering Design Process.
- What? (Ask questions to understand the need)
- So What? (Imagine, brainstorm)
- Now what? (Plan)
- Do It (Create)
- If this then what? (Improve)
Use your imagination to explain the need and to show and share your solution. Make a model. Draw a diagram. Make a video. Give a presentation.
Engineering vocabulary,concepts – inclined plane, simple machines
Learn more…
- The Right Question – asking questions is even more important than knowing the answers
- Engineering Design Process – all engineers follow this general process to design solutions
- Simple machines
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