Lesson Planning

Teaching


Activities

  1. Investigate (lead – Yr6) and suggest which shape of boat is best to beat the water resistance of a canyon ride river (Yr5&6)
  2. Investigate (lead – Yr6) the impact of salt and fresh water on water resistance (Yr5&6)
  3. Draw diagrams showing the effect of water and air resistance (Yr5&6)

Investigation
Canyon Ride: water resistance. Select the best boat and type of water for a canyon ride that runs safely without sinking and with the least resistance. (Exploring, Problem solving, Pattern seeking, Fair testing)
Years 5&6 - Investigate and suggest which shape of boat is best to beat the water resistance of a canyon ride river
Years 5&6 - Investigate the impact of salt and fresh water on water resistance
Years 5&6 - Draw diagrams showing the effect of water and air resistance


Vocabulary
Variables, accuracy, causal relationship, gravity, water resistance, up thrust, friction