English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
State Hooke's law
Conduct an experiment to investigate Hooke's law safely
Measure length and calculate extension and plot a graph with a line of best fit
Words and meanings to learn
elastic limit
the maximum extent to which a solid may be stretched without permanently altering its shape or breaking
Robert Hooke
an English scientist credited with Hooke's law of springs
extension
the increase in length from an object's original length
spring constant
a measure of how stretchy a spring system is
directly proportional
a proportion in which increasing one variable will cause another variable to also increase and vice versa
Kate’s journey as a science educator spans over 15 enriching years. Her passion for unravelling the complexities of the human body led her away from medicine (as she hates blood but loves medical t-shows) and into the world of teaching. She’s had the privilege of nurturing young minds in KS3 and KS4 science, guiding A-level Biology students, and even taught year 4 students in Spain, broadening her teaching horizons early in her career. Kate holds a Masters in Teaching (MTeach) and specialises in biology. Her research for her Master's degree focused on the profound impact of self-efficacy on classroom learning. Beyond the classroom, she finds solace in leisurely family walks and exploring new destinations through travel. She finds that the most rewarding aspect of teaching is witnessing those magical "light bulb moments" when students grasp the intricacies of science right before her eyes.
Resources: A spring or rubber band, slotted masses, a ruler, a clamp, a boss and stand, a G-clamp and the handout.
Handout: An investigation sheet for the students to complete on Hooke's law, followed by several activities on springs.
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