Summary: Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object.
Unbalanced Forces
“identify changes that take place when particular forces are acting”
“predict the effect of unbalanced forces acting in everyday situations”
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| [Literacy] Mind Map or Brainstorm | Students brainstorm what they know about everyday forces (including examples) |
| [Practical] Experiment | Students investigate forces using different objects (ball + bat, bike, box and rope, toy car and brick wall) |
Technological Developments
“describe some examples of technological developments that have contributed to finding solutions to reduce the impact of forces in everyday life, eg car safety equipment and footwear design”
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Friction
“analyse some everyday common situations where friction operates to oppose motion and produce heat”
“investigate factors that influence the size and effect of frictional forces”
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*Will continue adding/refining ideas here over time.
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