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
