Force

Thinking about 'force' in the national curriculum

About. This resource explores the advancing expectations for pupils' understanding of 'force' as they move up the key stages, and some activities teachers could use as stimulus for classroom discussions.

Pedagogical content. This sessions engaged pupils in inquiry^(ta) using the scientific method^(ta) to explore force. It offers opportunity for teachers to use higher order questioning^(ta), whole class assessment^(ta) and to engage pupils in effective group work^(ta) for investigation.

Resource details
Title	Force
Topic	[[Topics/Force|Force]]
Teaching approach	[[Teaching Approaches/Assessment|Assessment]],  [[Teaching Approaches/In progress|In progress]],  [[Teaching Approaches/Questioning|Questioning]],  [[Teaching Approaches/Group work|Group work]],  [[Teaching Approaches/Inquiry|Inquiry]],  [[Teaching Approaches/Scientific method|Scientific method]]
Learning Objectives	Understand progression for expectations of pupils' knowledge of 'force' Consider some possible stimulus materials for classroom discussion around 'force'
Format / structure	A 7 page document including diagrams
Subject	[[Resources/Science|Science]]
Age of students / grade	[[Resources/Primary|Primary]],  [[Resources/Higher|Higher]]
Table of contents	Expectations at Key Stage 2 Expectations at Key Stage 3 Plenary Activities The distinction between ‘power’ and ‘energy’ Representing Forces Falling Object Self-Assessment: Aeroplane Measuring Forces
Related ORBIT Wiki Resources	Force in the early years
Files and resources to view and download	TE_011 Force (File:TE 011.doc) or check the resource online Lesson on Force
Acknowledgement	This resource was adapted from resources and original ideas contributed by Paul Warwick, at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.