This comprehensive teacher resource explores push and pull forces used to move objects. A series of collaborative inquiry-based learning activities explore these forces including sliding, bouncing and spinning. Investigations are conducted to observe and gather evidence about rolling objects, and explore the idea of fair testing.
There are 7 structured lessons with:
- comprehensive lesson plans
- student handouts
- additional teaching support material.
The unit is based on the 5E's learning model for teaching science, and includes literacy and numeracy focuses to support learning in these areas and assessment strategies relevant to various stages of the teaching unit. The resource is part of a complete series from reception to year 6.
Structure and features
- 5E's
- Assessment
- Alignment to Australian Curriculum, including general capabilities
- Safety
- Unit at a glance
- Relationship to overarching ideas of science
- Teacher background information
- Common student conceptions.
Teacher notes
The On the move unit is an ideal way of linking science with literacy in the classroom. Students develop an understanding of how things move. They explore the push and pull forces they can use to move objects in ways such as sliding, bouncing and spinning. Through investigations, students observe and gather evidence about rolling objects and explore the idea of fair testing.
- Physical science
- Push and pull
- Movement.
