Speed of an Object Moving on an Inclined Plane

by Renuka Sangwan

Students will create an inclined plane using Pythagorean Theorem and will experiment with rolling objects and try to find a solution to reduce the speed through friction, or air resistance or weight.

Lesson Grade Level

8th Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zRmJM0WyA31Uspvov3b9ZN9uZ29v4PSu/edit?u…

Subject Area

Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening

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