Ferry Forces: Maintaining the Balance! Key Stage 3 Science resource for

Introduction

"Ferry Forces: Maintaining the Balance!" is a 3-page Science resource for Key Stage 3, linked to

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

V107061 - KS3 Low Ability

Précis

This resource is for students in key stage 3. They will travel on the ferry to the Isle of Wight, where they will carry out various tasks on board. The resource relates to the ?Forces? part of the science curriculum at this key stage, where students identify the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on a ferry. Students will complete force diagrams on board the ferry. They will think about all the forces which act upon the boat.

Contextual Summary

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Physics → Motion and Force

Implementation

This is an on-site 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 weight. Resultant forces are also addressed in the higher ability resource. This knowledge will be used to produce forces diagrams and explanations of balanced and unbalanced forces.

Key Skills Practised

Numeracy ? using maths in real life situations
Understanding forces which act upon objects
Observation skills
Drawing scientific diagrams
Calculating forces.

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Basic forces knowledge input before the journey and/or post visit follow up could be to investigate the dimensions of the ferries, leading to altering ferry design or sea defences to decrease wind forces acting on the ferries. ? Students could also look into tidal energy and marine environments around the ferry harbours.

Learning Outcomes

To understand about forces and how they affect stationary or moving objects. To construct force diagrams. To calculate the resultant force. (Higher only)

FAQs

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

Ferry Forces: Maintaining the Balance! is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 3 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to

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

Ferry Forces: Maintaining the Balance! is designed for Key Stage 3 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: Maintaining the Balance! is a Science resource specifically targeted at Physics and Motion and Force

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

To understand about forces and how they affect stationary or moving objects. To construct force diagrams. To calculate the resultant force. (Higher only)

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 and on return to school after the visit

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