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Vocabulary for unit

(9 pages)

Vocabulary to be used during this unit

Cards of words that may be used throughout this unit (27 cards / words – approx 3 on each sheet)

Measuring forces

 (1 page)

To know that ‘Newton’ is the unit of force

An explanation and practice in reading forcemeters in newtons

Forcemeters

(2 pages)

To know that ‘Newton’ is the unit of force

To  use a force meter carefully to measure forces

Record the measurements of the forcemeters. Measure own objects and record in newtons (N)

Sliding

(1 page)

To know that ‘Newton’ is the unit of force

Explanation on experiment using a forcemeter. Fill in gaps. Do own similar experiment

Friction

(1 page)

To know that there is a force between an object and a surface which may prevent the object moving

An explanation about friction and some questions to answer

Friction questions

 (1 page)

To know that there is a force between an object and a surface which may prevent the object moving

A set of questions to show what has been learnt through the unit

Friction and forcemeters

(1 page)

To make and record careful measurements and present them in a bar chart

Read the forcemeter when you do the given tasks. Make a bar chart after testing surfaces and measuring the newtons

Friction and surface textures

 (2 page)

To explain conclusions in terms of the roughness or smoothness of the surfaces

Complete the experiment of friction on different surfaces. Record results and answer the questions about friction

Friction and lubrication

(2 pages)

To explain conclusions in terms of the roughness or smoothness of the surfaces

Complete the experiment of friction on lubricated / non lubricated surfaces. Record results and answer the questions about friction

Jelly and friction

(1 page)

To explain conclusions in terms of the roughness or smoothness of the surfaces

Find out how easy it is to move jelly cubes and explain how friction worked.

High or low friction

 (1 page)

To learn that the force between two moving surfaces in contact is called friction

Decide  which is better with the given objects – high or low friction

Sliding versus rolling

 (2 pages)

To  learn  that friction can be useful

Complete this experiment to show the results of rolling an object compared to sliding and how friction works

Friction and heat

(1 page)

To  learn  that friction can be useful

Complete the experiment to show how friction in hands produces heat. Answer the questions.

Water resistance

 (1 pages)

To  learn that water resistance slows an object moving through water

Find out about water resistance by doing the experiment and recording the results.

Submarine water resistance

(1 page)

To  learn that water resistance slows an object moving through water

Explanation about water resistance and a submarine. Questions to answer

Air resistance

(1 page)

To know that air resistance is a force that slows objects moving through air

An experiment to do and comment on about air resistance

Which force?

(1 page)

To know that air resistance is a force that slows objects moving through air

An explanation about air resistance and questions on which force is used

Investigating air resistance

(1 page)

To identify a pattern in the results and to explain it in terms of air resistance

Review results of an air resistance test and answer the questions. -   do own similar test