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.

Looks at inclined planes and wedges and using everyday materials shows how they help make work easier.

Introduces the science of inclined planes, including ramps, wedges, and screws, describing different kinds, how they work, and jobs that they perform.

**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.

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

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.