Section outline



      Learning Intentions :  We are learning to (WALT)..
      • Define the term force 
      • Describe the effects of a force 
      • Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the movement of objects 
      • Investigate levers and simple machines 
      • Calculate forces 
      • Understand the difference between mass and weight 
      • Investigate factors that affect speed 
      • Calculate speed of objects 
      • Success Criteria: I can/have...
      • Discuss different forces and their effects 
      • Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the movement of objects 
      • Build a simple machine - mouse trap 
      • Successfully perform simple Force, mass, weight and speed calculations 

      Activities:

      1. Google classroom tasks - Slideshows on the topic of the week
      2. Videos on the topic 
      3. Education perfect tasks 
      4. Build a simple machine 

      Homework:

      Work not completed in class will be for HOMEWORK. Please complete all your work in the google classroom doc - do NOT make a copy and store it else where !! Please also check your e-mails and google classroom for feedback on your work.