28 June - 4 July

Our context is, Infinity and Beyond!

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING how the forces around us impact everyday situations.
• We are EXPLORING how simple machines can be used to affect forces
• We are EXPLORING how forces and motion have been used to help children play and have fun.

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on applying our forces and motion knowledge.

PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

• We are PLANNING on demonstrating our knowledge of forces and motion by applying it to different situations.

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• define the term 'force'.
• distinguish between contact and non-contact forces.
• describe the relationship between mass and weight.
• describe the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on an object.
• name the four forces acting on a moving object.
• define friction and understand how it affects motion.
• define 'drag' and understand some basic aerodynamic principles.
• use a formula triangle to calculate speed, distance or time.
• understood the factors that affect stopping distances.
• explain how simple machines can be used to affect forces.

Activities:

1. Complete activities and research that help us know and understand how simple machines work and are used daily in our lives.