Ferry Forces! Water Resistance, Air Resistance and Friction Key Stage 2U Science resource for

Introduction

"Ferry Forces! Water Resistance, Air Resistance and Friction" is a 4-page Science resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to

This resource is part of a set of 2 with the following alternate variants:

V107041 - KS2U Low Ability

Précis

This is a pre and post visit resource, designed around the students? ferry journey to the island. Students will cover the basics of forces, including air resistance, water resistance, friction, upthrust and gravity. This knowledge will be used to design a new ferry, taking into account speed and practicality. They will also investigate water resistance on a variety of different boat shapes, thinking about fair tests and variables.

Contextual Summary

This resource is for students in upper key stage 2. It relates to the science ? ?Forces? part of the curriculum. Students will be identifying the effects of friction, water and air resistance on moving surfaces.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Physics → Forces

Implementation

Key Skills Practised

Working individually, in pairs, or groups, to solve problems
Investigation skills

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand about forces and how they affect moving objects. They will practise speaking and listening within pair, groups and whole class. They will plan and carry out a scientific investigation.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Ferry Forces! Water Resistance, Air Resistance and Friction is a Science resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Ferry Forces! Water Resistance, Air Resistance and Friction is designed for Upper Key Stage 2 children with Low Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Ferry Forces! Water Resistance, Air Resistance and Friction is a Science resource specifically targeted at Physics and Forces

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed before the trip commences and on return to school after the visit

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