Investigate friction, traction, surface textures and the engineering process with an engaging ‘Design a Shoe’ Friction Project.
Inspire Engineering With a ‘Design a Shoe’ Friction Project
Help students explore how friction affects movement through an engaging ‘Design a Shoe’ Friction Project that connects science concepts to everyday life. In this ‘Design a Shoe’ Friction Project, students investigate traction, surface textures, and tread patterns as they take on the role of a shoe designer solving a real-world problem.
Students begin by building their understanding of friction and how different surfaces influence motion. They then apply their learning through research, planning, design, and scientific explanation tasks.
Discover the Science Behind a Shoe Tread Patterns
This resource features a hands-on shoe tread pattern design project that guides students through a structured research and design process focused on friction and traction.
Included in this download:
- Informational reading passage about friction and traction
- Shoe tread-pattern reference guide
- Research organiser
- Shoe sole design template
- Scientific explanation writing task
- Assessment rubric
Make This Forces and Friction Activity Work!
Ready to download this forces and friction activity for your students? Click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose between the printable PDF and editable Google Slides formats.
This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.
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