Motion and Force at Robin Hill Key Stage 4 Science resource for Robin Hill Adventure Park

Introduction

"Motion and Force at Robin Hill" is a 3-page Science resource for Key Stage 4, linked to Robin Hill Adventure Park

This resource is part of a set of 3 with the following alternate variants:

V105091 - KS4 Low Ability
V105093 - KS4 High Ability

Précis

During their visit students can calculate the acceleration of the toboggan ride. Some students could then represent their toboggan journey on a velocity-time graph. Back at school students could practise their ?Working Scientifically? skills by investigating the acceleration of various model toboggans.

Contextual Summary

This resource is for students at key stage 4 and relates to the ?Motion and Forces? part of the Science National Curriculum, focusing on acceleration caused by forces, the quantitative relationship between acceleration, change in velocity and time. The tasks link to various activities at Robin Hill, specifically to the Toboggan Run.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Physics → Motion and Force

Implementation

This is an on-site resource that relates to the students experiences of the various activities available at Robin Hill, specifically the Toboggan Run. Students can complete an ?Acceleration? worksheet that relates to their experiences of the various activities. Students can also use data to calculate the acceleration of the Toboggan Run. Some students can then apply their knowledge of the Toboggan Run to complete a velocity-time graph. Ideally, teachers will have introduced students to the concept of velocity as a vector quantity. The optional post-visit aspects of the task enable students to work together to investigate how the design of a toboggan will affect its acceleration.

Key Skills Practised

Carrying out calculations
Transposing formula
Application of knowledge
Manipulating data into a graphical form
Working scientifically
Recording and using data

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

It is suggested to teachers that students be introduced to velocity and acceleration prior to the trip

Post-Visit

After their visit students can practise their ?Working Scientifically? skills by carrying out a practical investigation into their experience of the Toboggan Run - they could investigate the acceleration of various model toboggans

Learning Outcomes

Students will use the equation acceleration = change in velocity (m/s) ÷ time taken for the change (s) to carry out their calculations. Students will apply their knowledge to complete velocity-time graphs.

FAQs

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

Motion and Force at Robin Hill is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 4 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to Robin Hill Adventure Park

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

Motion and Force at Robin Hill is designed for Key Stage 4 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?

Motion and Force at Robin Hill is a Science resource specifically targeted at Physics and Motion and Force

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 whilst on site at Robin Hill Adventure Park and on return to school after the visit

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