Inclined Planes and Wedges

Inclined Planes and Wedges
Author: Sally M. Walker
Publisher: Lerner Books [UK]
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580134343

Focusing on simple machines and how they help us do work in our daily lives, this fun, illustrated and informative text introduces young readers to several basic concepts of physics.

Simple Machines: Inclined Planes, Wedges, and Screws

Simple Machines: Inclined Planes, Wedges, and Screws
Author: George Graybill
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1771673001

**This is the chapter slice "Inclined Planes, Wedges, and Screws" from the full lesson plan "Simple Machines"** Just how simple are simple machines? With our ready-to-use resource, they are simple to teach and easy to learn! Chocked full of information and activities, we begin with a look at force, motion and work, and examples of simple machines in daily life are given. With this background, we move on to different kinds of simple machines including: Levers, Inclined Planes, Wedges, Screws, Pulleys, and Wheels and Axles. An exploration of some compound machines follows, such as the can opener. Our resource is a real time-saver as all the reading passages, student activities are provided. Presented in simplified language and vocabulary that will give your students a kick start on learning. Includes color mini posters, hands-on activities, Crossword, Word Search and Final Quiz. All of our content meets the Common Core State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.

Wedges

Wedges
Author: Andrea Rivera
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1624025420

From axes to doorstops, wedges are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

The Kids' Book of Simple Machines

The Kids' Book of Simple Machines
Author: Kelly Doudna
Publisher: Scarletta Press
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1938063600

Introduces six simple machines, describing how they work in more complex machinery and how they are used every day.

Roll, Slope, and Slide

Roll, Slope, and Slide
Author: Michael Dahl
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781404819092

Explains how and why ramps and other inclined planes are used in everyday life.

Put Wedges to the Test

Put Wedges to the Test
Author: Roseann Feldmann
Publisher: Lerner Publications TM
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512475718

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What do a doorstop, a butter knife, and the front of a boat have in common? All of them are wedges! Wedges are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put wedges to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight BooksTM collection, this series sheds light on a key science question―How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!

Inclined Planes in Action

Inclined Planes in Action
Author: Gillian Houghton Gosman
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2010-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 144881037X

In this fascinating book, readers will uncover why inclined planes make it easy to lift and move heavy objects. They will also learn where they can find inclined planes in their everyday life and conduct a simple experiment of their own.

Wedges to the Rescue

Wedges to the Rescue
Author: Sharon Thales
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736867504

Desbribe what wedges are, how they work, and how they are used.

How Machines Work: Zoo Break!

How Machines Work: Zoo Break!
Author: David Macaulay
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465440127

Award-winning artist David Macaulay introduces readers to his hilarious new creations, Sloth and Sengi, in How Machines Work: Zoo Break! Get your cogs turning with these mega machines! This amazing, award-winning visual guide showcases the science and technology behind the most important machines ever invented. How Machines Work is a unique book full of inspiring illustrations by award-winning artist David Macaulay and packed with interactive elements, including press-out models, pop-ups, and pull-outs. Sloth and his sidekick Sengi are two furry friends on hand to guide you through the book and break down the basics. They’ll give you the lowdown on levers, pulleys, screws, inclined planes, wedges, and wheels on this intrepid adventure. You’ll find out how all different technologies work, from bicycles, cranes, and drills to diggers, hammers, and zips. Along the way, you’ll help Sloth and Sengi plot their daring escape from the zoo using only newfound scientific knowledge to make a machine designed for break outs and break aways. But will they succeed? Grab this essential guide, get your brain in gear, and get set for engineering greatness.