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Lesson 1: Prototype one: Inclined plane

Building a car chassis while exploring the history of car innovations and understanding how mechanisms like wheels and inclined planes enable movement.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, ensure that the children can recall:

  • Many things that move have parts inside to help them work.

  • Many moving things have parts inside to help them work.

  • Mechanisms usually limit unwanted movement.

  • An axle allows the wheel to turn without falling off.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026

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