What is Force? - Presentation
Introduce the concept of force to students with this informative presentation. Through engaging visuals and explanations, students will learn about different types of forces, their effects, and real-life examples.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance.
Curriculum alignment
AC9S4I03
9
Follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S4I06
9
Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
AC9S4H01
9
Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations
AC9S4I05
9
Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions
AC9S4I02
9
Use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment
AC9S1I03
9
Make and record observations, including informal measurements, using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S4H02
9
Consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem
AC9S4I01
9
Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations
AC9S4U03
9
Identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects
AC9S4I04
9
Construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns
ACSIS064
8.4
With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS071
8.4
Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
ACSHE061
8.4
Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSIS065
8.4
With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS069
8.4
Reflect on investigations, including whether a test was fair or not
ACSSU076
8.4
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance
ACSIS066
8.4
Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
ACSIS216
8.4
Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
ACSHE062
8.4
Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions
ACSIS068
8.4
Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
ST2-6MW-S
old
Describes how adding or removing heat causes a change of state
ST2-9PW-ST
old
Describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion
ST2-11DI-T
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Describes how digital systems represent and transmit data
ST2-3DP-T
old
Defines problems, describes and follows algorithms to develop solutions
ST2-2DP-T
old
Selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
ST2-1WS-S
old
Questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations
ST2-10ES-S
old
Investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface
ST2-7MW-T
old
Investigates the suitability of natural and processed materials for a range of purposes
ST2-8PW-ST
old
Describes the characteristics and effects of common forms of energy, such as light and heat
ST2-4LW-S
old
Compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things
ST2-5LW-T
old
Describes how agricultural processes are used to grow plants and raise animals for food, clothing and shelter
VCSIS070
Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
VCSIS069
Use a range of methods including tables and column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
VCSIS068
Use formal measurements in the collection and recording of observations
VCSIS065
With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and predict what might happen based on prior knowledge
VCSSU056
Science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions
VCSSU064
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance
VCSIS071
Reflect on an investigation, including whether a test was fair or not
VCSIS067
Safely use appropriate materials, tools, equipment and technologies
VCSIS072
Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings to show patterns and relationships using formal and informal scientific language
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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