Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To describe the effects of contact forces.
Working scientifically
- To label a diagram using arrows and scientific vocabulary.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can define the terms force and
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National curriculum
Science
Forces and magnets
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Cross-curricular links
British values
- Mutual respect.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check the children can recall the following ways of using forces to change the shape of materials from the unit Science, Y1/2 (B): Uses of everyday materials: Stretching. Squashing. Rolling. Bending. Twisting. Use the following activity to elicit this knowledge. Gather the modelling dough and show it to the class. Mime…
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Adaptive learning
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Knowledge organiser to help them with the definition of a force and a contact force; could act out each action for the Activity: Contact force diagrams to help them determine the force’s direction and whether the label should be push, pull or twist.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should draw their own additional force diagrams for the Activity: Contact force diagrams; should add force arrows to their own diagrams to show any opposing forces; could write their own pair of statements, one that is false and one that is true for the Wrapping up activity and swap with a partner to discuss which they agree with and which they disagree with; could choose an extension activity relating to forces from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Forces and magnets.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: defining a force
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can define a force as a push, a pull or a twist.
- I can define a contact force as a force caused by contact between two surfaces.
- I can identify examples of pushes, pulls and twists (including stretching, squashing, rolling, bending, twisting, flicking, throwing, kicking, dropping, bouncing, spinning, blowing and opening doors and jars).
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Vocabulary definitions
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contact force
A force caused by contact between two surfaces.
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force
A push, a pull or a twist.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 13th August, 2024
