Lesson Planning
Teaching
- To investigate and identify the effect of boat shape on water resistance (Yr5&6).
- To investigate and identify the effect of salty water on water resistance (Yr5&6).
- To draw a diagram showing water and air resistance (Yr5&6).
Activities
- Investigate (lead – Yr6) and suggest which shape of boat is best to beat the water resistance of a canyon ride river (Yr5&6)
- Investigate (lead – Yr6) the impact of salt and fresh water on water resistance (Yr5&6)
- 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