Section outline

  • Learning Outcome

    Describe the forces involved when we walk or run. 

    Success Criteria

    1) Define what a force is

    2) Identify and give examples of different types of forces: gravity, drag (air resistance), friction, thrust, pressure, buoyancy, magnetic


    Activities

    1) Photographing different forces from around the school and describing their movements 

    2) Parachute making -- exploring air resistance


    Parachute Checklist:

    1) Material use --> Have you used the required materials?  None, A few, Some, or Lots 

    2) Parachute drawing --> Have you included detail in your drawing?  None, A little, Some, or Lots

    3) Parachute paragraph --> How relevant and clearly written is your paragraph?  Uses minimal detail and is not clear, Uses some detail and is somewhat clear, Uses detail and is clear, or Uses a lot of detail and is very clear

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...hiking gear by observing and investigating the forces associated with them
    • We are EXPLORING...how fast we walk by calculating our speed and collecting data from pedometers
    • Introduction to Forces File

      Please answer these questions in your books:

      1) List the five different types of forces that use push and pull. 

      2) Describe two of the forces and write an example of when that force is being "used".

      3) Draw a picture of a parachute.  What are the two main forces are acting on it?  Draw them into your picture.