Lesson Planning

Teaching

• To know what gravity and resistance are and identify balanced and unbalanced forces (Yr5&6).
• To investigate and report the effect of weight (gravity) on the stretch of an elastic band (Yr5&6).
  

Activities

1. Identify and label gravity and resistance forces, identifying balanced and unbalanced forces (Yr5&6)
2. Plan and carry out an investigation into the forces at play in a bungee jump (Yr5 – with support & Yr6 – ind)
3. Select (Yr5) or compose (Yr6) guidance for H&S on a bungee jump, based on investigation findings (Yr5&6)
   

Investigation
Bungee Jump Ride: gravity and balanced forces. Force-land needs you to undertake basic forces training so that you can advise on each of its new force-based rides. Today’s challenge is to explore a bungee ride and gravity’s important (and possibly dangerous!) role. (Exploring, Problem solving, Fair testing)
Years 5&6 - Identify and label gravity and resistance forces, identifying balanced and unbalanced forces
Years 5&6 - Plan and carry out an investigation into the forces at play in a bungee jump (Y5 – with support & Y6 - ind)
Years 5&6 - Select (Y5) or compose (Y6) guidance for H&S on a bungee jump, based on investigation findings

Vocabulary
Support, fall, Earth, gravity, balancing force, resistance force, weight, Newtons, elasticity, variables