Go-Kart Force Investigation! Key Stage 2U Science resource for Tapnell Farm Park

Introduction

"Go-Kart Force Investigation!" is a 2-page Science resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to Tapnell Farm Park

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

V152102 - KS2U High Ability

Précis

The on-site task allows students to explore the effects of friction on movement and find out how it slows or stops moving objects. They will identify the effects of friction that act between moving surfaces. The post-visit task will provide opportunities for Working Scientifically. Students will make a model go-kart and use it to investigate the force needed to move it over different surfaces.

Contextual Summary

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Physics → Motion and Force

Implementation

The on-site task focuses on the effects of friction caused by different surfaces. Students will ride the go-karts over different surfaces and record the variation in force needed to move the go-kart. This will be related to the effects of friction. The post-visit task is an investigation that allows students to make a model go-kart and test it over various surfaces. They will investigate the effects that different surfaces have on the force needed to move the go-kart. Some students may go on to investigate the effects of increasing mass on the force needed to move the go-karts.

Key Skills Practised

Observation of changes in force
Recording observations
Investigation skills
Communication skills

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to measure and record force readings. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the effects of friction. Students will have worked scientifically.

FAQs

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

Go-Kart Force Investigation! is a Science resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to Tapnell Farm Park

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

Go-Kart Force Investigation! is designed for Upper Key Stage 2 children with High 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?

Go-Kart Force Investigation! is a Science resource specifically targeted at Physics and Motion and Force

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students will be able to measure and record force readings. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the effects of friction. Students will have worked scientifically.

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

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed whilst on site at Tapnell Farm Park and on return to school after the visit

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