KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Pressure on Solids

This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Motion & Pressure’.

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The lesson begins with a a ‘Think > PAir > Share’ task, students are provided with some information about ice road truckers, students are asked to consider whether the job of an ice road trucker is too risky. Students are also asked to discuss the meaning of the term ‘pressure’ - after a short class discussion the definition for the term ‘pressure’ will be revealed to students, they can make a note of this in their books.

Students are now introduced to the formula for pressure (pressure = force / area), using this formula students will complete a couple of tasks where they will work through a set of pressure problems. Once complete this task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Students will now complete an activity where they will work out the pressure they exert on the ground.

Lastly, students will complete a ‘copy and correct’ task, they will be given a paragraph of information related to what they have learned this lesson. They will need to copy it out, correcting any parts they believe to be wrong. This task can the self-assessed using the mark scheme provided once it is complete.

The plenary task requires students to complete an ‘exit card’ to summarise what they have learned this lesson, the exit card will include three key words, one fact and one questions for students to test their peers knowledge of what was learned this lesson.

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