The Inclined Plane
Often shaped much like a wedge, the inclined plane is sloped at an inclining or descending angle. The inclined plane is usually used to slide or roll a load from a lower to higher, or higher to lower level and allows a secret agent to move objects up, or down. Inclined planes usually work best if they are stable, or don't move.
Often shaped much like a wedge, the inclined plane is sloped at an inclining or descending angle. The inclined plane is usually used to slide or roll a load from a lower to higher, or higher to lower level and allows a secret agent to move objects up, or down. Inclined planes usually work best if they are stable, or don't move.
Top Secret Activities
Go to the Secret Agent In-Training website: MiKids to view how these tricky inclined planes have disguised themselves. Once you have reviewed the pictures, you can watch the video on inclined planes to find ways they might be able to help you on a case in the field. |
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Reflect...
Time to do a quick reflection on inclined planes, secret agent in-training. What materials could you use to make an inclined plane? Write your thoughts in your Simple Machines notebook. You will post to the 'Secret Agent' blog once you have completed the investigation of Wedges.
Time to do a quick reflection on inclined planes, secret agent in-training. What materials could you use to make an inclined plane? Write your thoughts in your Simple Machines notebook. You will post to the 'Secret Agent' blog once you have completed the investigation of Wedges.