Contact forces
I can observe that some forces need contact between two objects and give examples from real life.
Contact forces
I can observe that some forces need contact between two objects and give examples from real life.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pushes and pulls are forces
- Some forces are contact forces
- Contact forces are forces that act between two objects that are physically touching each other
- Pushing a car up a hill and kicking a ball are examples of contact forces
Common misconception
Kicks/throws and catches are not pushes and pulls.
Explicit explanation that kicks and throws are pushes, and catches are pulls; that pushes and pulls can involve short term contact.
Keywords
Force - A force is a push or a pull. Forces can make objects move, slow down, change direction or change shape.
Push - A push is a force that moves an object further away.
Pull - A pull is force that brings an object closer.
Contact force - Contact forces occur when objects are touching each other.
Venn diagram - A Venn diagram is a way of displaying how you group items. It is made up of overlapping circles.
Equipment
Task 3: elastic bands, a stringed instrument, scissors and paper, a wheeled toy
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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