P8.1 Vectors and scalars

This lesson is the first in the series of AQAs P8 unit Forces. Students are introduced to measuring instruments before being introduced to the scalar and vector quantities as well as their differences.

This is followed by students linking the instruments from the starter to the type of quantities they could be used to measure (scalar and/ or vector), with distance and displacement used to exemplify these ideas. The second chunck of the main lesson cover scale diagrams (and written descriptions) to represent vector quantities.

The plenary consolidates vectors and scalars quantities where students choose the correct words to complete a summary of the key points from the lesson.