5 July - 11 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.

2. Continue working on your Science Fair project or English NCEA assessment.