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Resource ID 101062

KS3 Science

Physics
Motion and Force
"Motion, Distance, Time and Force "
Key Stage ED Squirrel
Resource Title
"Motion, Distance, Time and Force "
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Précis

Students can use formulae to work out the average speed of the train. They will also analyse which forces are in action on the railway, commenting on balance and impact of forces on the locomotive in action.

Contextual Summary


This resource is for key stage 3 students who are covering the topic ‘Motion and Force’ as part of the compulsory science element of the 2014 National Curriculum.

It allows students who visit Isle of Wight Steam Railway to engage with the scientific aspects within this environment.

Students can use formulae to work out the average speed of the train. They will also analyse which forces are in action on the railway, commenting on balance and impact of forces on the locomotive in action.

Students will present their observations and data using appropriate methods, including tables and graphs, showing how they have used and devised simple equations.

Key Skills Practised
  • Present observations and data using appropriate methods, including tables and graphs
  • Use and devise simple equations
  • Identifying forces
  • Drawing conclusions from their observations at the railway
Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Before the visit, students will need to know about force diagrams, specifically how the size and direction of a force is represented by arrows. Students should learn the formula speed = distance ÷ time before they visit, and should also learn how to convert this into kilometres per hour. Students should also learn how to draw distance time graphs.

On-Site

Completion of this activity

Post-Visit

Class discussion of overall findings; completion of labelled diagrams, PowerPoint slides or animations showing these examples

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to practise and present observations and data using appropriate methods, including tables and graphs, such as force diagrams, whilst using and devising simple equations.

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