Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:


    We are EXPLORING on recognising how forces work.

    We are EXPLORING on experimenting how forces work by creating a bridge.

    We are EXPLORING on reading information about forces and connecting our understanding of it.


    Success Criteria: I can...

    • Write answers to questions about forces.
    • Do experiments about forces.
    • Connect information about forces.
    • Read an article about forces.

                                                                                                         Achievement Objectives:

    Explore, describe, and represent patterns and trends for everyday examples of physical phenomena, such as forces.


                                                                                                                             Monday

    • The students will first watch this   about why physics is important in the circus.
    • Then they will label and draw 6 more pictures which show Newton’s first law in their science books. Also, write an explanation for each picture for why it shows Newton’s first law.
    • Afterwards, they will look at this website about different types of circus acts. They will create a slideshow of circus acts that show Newton’s first law.
    • Finally, they will write a list of a minimum of 20 objects which show Newton’s first law and explain how in different situations for when it would be showing Newton’s first law.


                                                                                                                         Tuesday


    The students will first watch this   about asteroid impact comparison.

    • In their science books the students will write and answer the questions below:

      1. Before you read this, what is Newton's first law? 

      2. List stories, films, books which show Newton's first law in them.

      3. What similarities or consistencies are there between them.

    • Students will then read the article Explainer: the fundamental forces.

    • They will write any keywords and scientific vocabulary which is related to Newton's second law.
    • Finally, they will rule a 10cm by 10cm frame and draw a picture, icon, or meme that represents the concept/theme of Newton's second law.
    OR

    They will complete the "Explainer: the fundamental forces" grid.

                                                                                                                    Thursday

    • The students will get popsicle sticks and tape.
    • They will use the popsicle sticks and tape to build a bridge.