This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils investigate how weight affects friction. Pupils launch a container using an elastic band and measure how added weight changes the distance it travels. The video also explores how to evaluate experimental design, highlighting the importance of controlling variables and collecting reliable data.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Science Friction resources. It simplifies the process, helping teachers guide pupils in planning fair tests, recording results, and understanding the role of friction in practical investigations shown in the lesson below.

Science, Upper key stage 2, Year 5, Forces and space: Unbalanced forces, Lesson 4: Friction