Lesson Planning

Teaching

• To identify the forces behind a range of phenomena (Yr5&6).
• To investigate a range of forces (Yr5&6).
• To share findings in the form of an oral presentation (Yr5&6).

Activities

1. Identify the forces behind a range of phenomena (Yr5&6)
2. Carry out investigations into the ways in which forces create unexpected effects (Yr5&6)
3. Present findings in the form of an educational science demonstration (Yr5&6)

Investigation
Fickle Forces. Carry out some investigations and explore the reasons behind why sometimes forces do interesting things. (Exploring, Pattern seeking)
Years 5&6 - Identify the forces behind a range of phenomena
Years 5&6 - Carry out investigations into the ways that forces create unexpected effects
Years 5&6 - Present findings in the form of an educational science demonstration

Vocabulary
Force, gravity, friction, air pressure, inertia, Newton, push, pull