Forces and space: Unbalanced forces

Investigating gravity, friction, air and water resistance and their effects.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Gravity

Knowledge

  • To describe gravity and its effects.

Working scientifically

  • To analyse data to write a conclusion.

Lesson 2: Air resistance

Knowledge

  • To describe air resistance and its effects.

Working scientifically

  • To plan a fair test to investigate air resistance.

Lesson 3: Water resistance

Knowledge

  • To describe water resistance and its effects.

Working scientifically

  • To design a results table.

Lesson 4: Friction

Knowledge

  • To describe friction and its effects.

Working scientifically

  • To evaluate a method.

Lesson 5: Levers, pulleys and gears (Part 1)

Knowledge

  • To describe the effects of levers, pulleys and simple machines on movement.

Working scientifically

  • To draw and label a diagram.

Lesson 6: Levers, pulleys and gears (Part 2)

Knowledge

  • To describe the relationship between lever length and effort.

Working scientifically

  • To draw an accurate line graph.

Key skills

Planning

  • Suggesting which variables will

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Key knowledge

To know:

  • Gravity

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Key vocabulary

aerodynamics

air resistance

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Unit resources

Assessment – Science Y5: Unbalanced forces

Assessment resources for this unit. Use

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Knowledge organiser

A summary of the most important

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Key vocabulary

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Subject resources

Policy support

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Long-term plan

A suggested order for teaching Science

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Knowledge and skills progression

An overview of the skills and

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Equipment list

A list of essential and optional

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Key vocabulary

Available from 1st July 2024. Vocabulary

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Assessment

A downloadable spreadsheet to record

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Knowledge and skills progression

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National curriculum mapping

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