Educational Objectives After this lesson, students should be able to understand and apply the following concepts: Basic elements of an inclined plane Relationship between force, horizontal distance and vertical distance Calculate mechanical advantage Constr uct a model inclined plane Conduct an authentic assessment of mathematical predictions and calculations Intrinsic value of the inclined plane and the ability to transfer that knowledge to future applications and solutions Education Standards Standards for Technological Literacy 2.K-2 2.3-5 2.6-8 2.9-12 8.K-2 8.3-5 8.6-8 8.9-12 9.K-2 9.3-5 9.6-8 9.9-12 10.K-2 10.3-5 10.6-8 10.9-12 Next Generation Science Standards 3-5-ETS1-1 MS-ETS1-1 HS-ETS1-1 3-5-ETS1-2 MS-ETS1-2 HS-ETS1-2 3-5-ETS1-3 MS-ETS1-3 HS-ETS1-3 MS-ETS1-4 HS-ETS1-4 Common Core Standards W.5.7 RST.6-8.1 WHST.6-8.9 W.5.9 RST.6-8.7 RST.11-12.7 MP .2 RST.11-12. 8 RST.11-12. 9 MP .4 MP.5 SL.8. 5 Inclined Plane S i m p l e M a c h i n e s A STEM-Maker Level 1 Lesson for System Fluency Curriculum Tu rn Any Space Into a STEM Lab STEM -Maker