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Gravity Investigation PowerPoint
This teaching presentation introduces the force of gravity and using air resistance to counteract this force.
This Teaching Presentation introduces the students to the forces involved in gravity and air resistance.
Use this teaching resource when investigating force in science lessons.
This presentation covers the following topics:
- the effect of gravity
- pushing against the pull of gravity
- the friction of air resistance
A class discussion and independent investigation have been included at the end of the presentation.
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NSW Curriculum alignment
- ST1-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
- ST1-7MW-T
Describes how the properties of materials determine their use
- ST1-11DI-T
Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented
- ST1-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
- ST1-7MW-T
Describes how the properties of materials determine their use
- ST1-11DI-T
Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented
Australian Curriculum alignment
- ACSSU033
A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape
- ACSHE034
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
- ACSIS038
Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions
- ACSIS041
Compare observations with those of others
- ACSIS042
Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
- ACSIS039
Use informal measurements to collect and record observations, using digital technologies as appropriate

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