Forces - Learning outcomes
Forces
Friction
Gravity
Magnets
Levers
Assessment Tasks
- Define forces and different types of forces (push or pull)
- Measuring forces in Newtons
- Balanced vs unbalanced forces
- Inertia- what is it and how does it apply to Newton’s first law of motion.
Friction
- Effects of friction and why it occurs
- Examples of useful and non-useful friction in society
- The science behind reducing friction
Gravity
- Define gravity, gravitational fields, mass vs. weight.
- Moon and tides
- Gravity and Orbiting
- Spring and Neap tides
Magnets
- Magnetic fields, poles, repulsion and attraction, electrostatic attraction
Levers
- Define effort, load, fulcrum and simple machines
- Describe and give a diagram of the three types of levers (1st, 2nd and 3rd class levers) and give examples of each
- Calculate mechanical advantage
Assessment Tasks
- Test
- Inquiry Task- Fidget Spinners