NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Moments at Work

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Physics GCSE, particularly the ‘Forces in Action’ SoW.

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The lesson begins with an introduction to moments, using a spanner. Students are then introduced to the calculation - moment = force x distance from the pivot.

Students are then shown a worked example using the calculation, before being presented with a problem to solve themselves. Next, students are shown a diagram of a man pushing down on one side of a see saw, at the other side is a bag of money. This diagram is labeled to show the effort force, pivot and load.

Students are then given a worksheet on levers, students will need to identify the effort force, pivot and load in each of the diagrams and also match the key words to the correct definition. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided once it is complete.

The last two tasks are assessment tasks, firstly students will copy and complete the paragraph, using the key words provided, to summarise what they have learned this lesson. This can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students are presented with a set of moment problems, using the calculation they learned at the beginning of the lesson students will need to work through these calculations. The mark scheme for this task is also included so students can self-assess or peer-assess their work.

Lastly, students will be shown a diagram of apparatus which can be used to investigate the turning effect of a force. Students are asked some questions about this investigation, they will then need to complete a ‘Quick Check’ task which will assess students knowledge of what they have learned this lesson. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

The plenary task requires students to copy and complete a sentence starter to summarise what they have learned this lesson.

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The plenary task requires students to write a Whatsapp message to summarise what they have learned this lesson.

All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)