Updated: 02 Oct 2023
A science activity that demonstrates some properties and effects of motion.
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Pages: 3 Pages
Years: 4 - 6
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance
Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
Describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion
Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions
Describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance
Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
Identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects
Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate
Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate
A science activity that demonstrates some properties and effects of motion.
Use this science activity to observe physics in action!
Students follow the procedure to create a ‘tornado in a jar.’ They use their observations to answer questions about the task and its potential implications. An answer sheet has also been provided.
This teaching resource would be a great addition to a lesson or unit exploring aspects of Science.
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance
Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
Describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion
Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summarises data to communicate conclusions
Describes how contact and non-contact forces affect an object’s motion
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance
Forces can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance
Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
Communicate ideas and processes using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and to identify simple cause-and-effect relationships
Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
Identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects
Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate
Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate
Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate
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