Science - Forces - Medium Term Plan

Learning Objectives

How to use a force meter.

To know the difference between gravity and weight.

To know what forces are acting on objects
Making parachutes.

To distinguish between a scientific explanation for results and descriptions or other statements.

To identify appropriate scientific explanations
Plasticine boat challenge.

Know that friction will exert a force on a moving object and slow it down and also that friction will impede movement of a stationary object (both examples of inertia).

To observe, measure and record observations.

To analyse the results and come to a conclusion about the results.

Know that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.