English National Curriculum Science
Mission Objectives
Compare how things move on different surfaces
Explain why some surfaces slow objects down
Explain how friction can be increased or decreased
Enquiry Skill - Setting up tests
Carefully following a method and using equipment accurately to carry out a scientific enquiry. The method may be designed by teachers or children themselves.
Enquiry Approach - Comparative / fair testing
Conducting a test that controls all but one variable to answer a scientific question.
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Words and meanings to learn
surface
the uppermost layer of something
texture
the feel or look of a surface
motion
the process of movement
resistance
stop or slow down
tilt
move into a sloping position
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Resources: A toy boat (or wooden block), thick books, a stopwatch, a cardboard/wooden ramp and a selection of materials such as bubble wrap, cling-film, paper, felt and sandpaper. (NB: any object can be timed moving down the ramp, but for a measurable effect, pick an object that slides - not rolls. Avoid toys with wheels or balls.)
Core Handout (2): A table for the children to record the results of their experiment.
Challenge Handout (4): A space for the children to apply what they have learnt to a real-life situation.
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