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Gravity Friction Mass
Demonstration Activities
Forces In General animation showing thrust air resistance friction balanced and un-balanced forces
Forces in General animation showing a small force and a large force
Forces in General explanation of gravity friction compression stretching and magnetism
Forces in General explanation of the forces of pushing pulling twisting stretching bending and sliding
Forces In General pictures of gravity friction air resistance pressure upthrust balanced and unbalanced
Acceleration a series of animated slides explaining the forces at work on a bobsleigh
Acceleration demonstration to show the acceleration of different masses
Acceleration animation explaining what acceleration is and how it is measured
Un-Balanced Forces animation explaining the difference between balanced and un-balanced forces
Animation explaining balanced forces produce no change in the movement of an object
An explanation of how gravity works when balanced by an equal force in the opposite direction
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et of slides on 'Balanced Un-Balanced Forces' consider how these aspects of forces are used in world
Friction animation explaining how some forces including air resistance can affect the motion of an object
Friction an explanation of how friction is caused by two surfaces in contact with each other
Friction involved in Roller Coaster Simulation change shape and height to see effects
Friction on different surfaces compare stopping distances in dry wet and icy weather conditions
Friction a simple animation showing how stopping can be different on different surface types
Set of slides on 'Friction' consider how these aspects of forces are used in the world
Gravity a series of animations explaining the effect of gravity
Gravity and Compression explanation of how gravity works and comparison on the Earth and Moon
Gravity a demonstration of the difference of weights when weighed on different planets due to gravity
Gravity a series of short animations visually explaining quite complex concepts to do with gravity
Mass animations explaining the concept by using a seesaw and adding 100g bags to balance the item
An explanation of how gravity works when balanced by an equal force in the opposite direction
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et of slides on 'Gravity' consider how these aspects of forces are used in the world
Air Pressure Powerpoint presentation explaining the characteristics of air and how air exerts pressure
Bike Brake Forces a series of animations explaining the forces used when applying the brakes on a bike
A visual explanation of how crash test dummies help with car safety
Animations explaining the forces created as water in rocks fissures freeze expand and crack rock
What does it look like when something moves back and forth or zigzag? this activity shows you
Set of slides on 'Stretching Compression' consider how these aspects of forces are used in the world
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et of slides on 'Magnetic Forces' consider how these aspects of forces are used in the world
Practice
Activities
Drag and Trim can you judge which boat is best suited for each track and get extra points
Drag and Trim test the boats to see which one creates the least drag
Drag and Trim find the best way to power a boat by testing the boats against each other
Drag and Trim make a boat go faster by adjusting its engine and the way it crosses the water
Balanced Forces an activity putting objects in a balancing pan so that they balance
Forces after the explanation complete a series of tasks to make sure you understand the science
Unbalanced and Balanced Forces after explanation complete series of tasks as you understand
Push and Pull activity 1 has learners estimating how far a toy car would move
Push and Pull activity 2 is a simple drag and drop information exercise
Push and Pull activity 3 gives 5 examples where learners say whether it is a push or a pull force
Roller Coaster an activity where learners build a rollercoaster to transport a ball across the screen
Roller Coaster learners design and build their own roller coaster whilst understanding forces
Roller Coaster learners design and build their own roller coaster whilst understanding forces
Gravity an activity which involves estimating the effect gravity will have on a basketball and a weight
Gravity activity shows how gravity acts on a body and how much or little force is required to move
Gravity after explanation complete a series of tasks as you understand the science
Gravity Space Lander Activity try to land on the Moon on the Earth and on Jupiter
Cannonball Forces how much gunpowder needed to put it into orbit words air pressure friction gravity
Forces Wordsearch click on the Show Words Button to see the words to find within the grid
Friction after explanation complete a series of tasks as you understand the science
Extension Activities
Acceleration perform experiments fill in a chart to understand how mass force acceleration are related
Friction Activity propel a toy car along a track and record the distance it travels with different surfaces
Roller Coaster Activity forces acceleration friction and gravity in the design of the perfect roller coaster
Roller Coaster Activity choose five sections of track your design is then judged on safety and fun
Forces Activity release toy truck down ramp and record distance travels add weight and parachute
Forces
Activity create a skateboard park considering energy elevation and power
Forces
Activity will test the practical applications of forces (addictive be warned)
Forces Activity which incorporates the 'Forces Module' find the unsafe ride in the amusement park
Forces Activity where you push softly or hard to move a toy truck along a track including a gradient
Testing Activities
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Quiz
Forces Game dubious link to forces but good fun and very skilful
Forces Motion Quiz information about forces and motion is followed by an 11 question quiz
Forces Movement Quiz after the activity is a 5 question quiz test the understanding
Forces Quiz a simple 10 question quiz marked online
Forces Quiz a series of questions which test learner's understanding of the science
Friction Quiz a series of questions which test learner's understanding of the science
Gravity Activity an activity in which you have to dock a spaceship with the gravitational pull of planets
Gravity and Friction Quiz an 8 question test covering pushing pulling gravity friction and air resistance
Gravity Quiz a series of questions which test learner's understanding of the science