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Resource ID 107072

KS3 Science

Physics
Motion and Force
"Exploring pressure, floating and sinking "
Key Stage ED Squirrel
Resource Title
"Exploring pressure, floating and sinking "
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Précis

This resource is for students at key stage 3 and relates to the ‘Motion and Forces’ part of the Science National Curriculum, focusing on the up-thrust effects that water has on objects.

Contextual Summary


This resource is for students at key stage 3 and relates to the ‘Motion and Forces’ part of the Science National Curriculum, focusing on the up-thrust effects that water has on objects. The tasks link to their journey on board the Red Funnel vehicle ferry. The Pre-visit task requires students to carry out practical activities to experience the up-thrust effects of water. This can lead onto a practical activity involving Archimedes Principle. During their ferry journey students will be encouraged to look for different types of boats and relate the shape of hull to the function of the boat. The Post-visit task encourages students to investigate the effects of salt-water or fresh-water upon the buoyancy of a laden boat. This is then extended to show how the use of the Plimsoll line has helped in the safety of shipping vessels around the world.

Key Skills Practised
  • Working scientifically
  • Recognising and controlling variables
  • Recording data
  • Making conclusions
Learning Opportunities
Learning Outcomes

Students will investigate practically the up-thrust effects of water on objects. They will measure the up-thrust of water. Students will carry out practical investigation into Archimedes’ Principle. They will investigate the effect of different densities of water on laden vessels.

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