Ferries: Acting Forces Key Stage 4 Science resource for

Introduction

"Ferries: Acting Forces " is a 5-page Science resource for Key Stage 4, linked to

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

V107101 - KS4 Low Ability

Précis

During their ferry crossing students will experience the effects of forces and their effects on the motion of the Red Funnel ferry. Whilst on the ferry, students will be able to draw force diagrams to represent their ferry journey. They can go on to calculate the resultant force and direction of travel.

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 the use of force diagrams to represent the forces acting on the ferry. The tasks link to their journey on board the Red Funnel vehicle ferry. The task requires students to draw force diagrams with labelled force arrows.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Physics → Motion and Force

Implementation

This is an on-site and post-visit resource designed to be completed during the journey with follow-up tasks back at school. Students will complete a Force Diagram worksheet that relates to their journey on the Red Funnel vehicle ferry. Students will add labelled force arrows to force diagrams then draw a story board of force diagrams to represent their journey. Some students can then calculate resultant force and direction of travel. Ideally, teachers will have introduced students to the concept of forces and motion prior to the trip.

Key Skills Practised

Carrying out calculations
Manipulating data into a diagrammatic form
Planning scientific enquiry
Recognising and controlling variables
Taking measurements
Recording data

Learning Outcomes

Students will draw force diagrams to represent balanced and unbalanced forces. They will calculate resultant force and direction of movement. Students will plan an investigation to determine how hull shape affects the movement of a boat through water.

FAQs

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

Ferries: Acting Forces is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 4 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to

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

Ferries: Acting Forces is designed for Key Stage 4 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?

Ferries: Acting Forces 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 and on return to school after the visit

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