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Gravity Investigation PowerPoint

In Science Physical Sciences Forces

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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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What Are Forces? Unit Plan
This Science unit addresses the concept of forces.

8 lessons 2

NSW
Australian

NSW Curriculum alignment

ST1-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
In Science Stage 1 Skills
ST1-7MW-T
Describes how the properties of materials determine their use
In Science Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding
ST1-11DI-T
Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented
In Science Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding
ST1-1WS-S
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
In Technologies Stage 1 Skills
ST1-7MW-T
Describes how the properties of materials determine their use
In Technologies Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding
ST1-11DI-T
Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented
In Technologies Stage 1 Knowledge and Understanding

Australian Curriculum alignment

ACSSU033
A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape
In Science Year 2 Science Understanding Physical sciences
ACSHE034
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
In Science Year 2 Science as a Human Endeavour Nature and development of science
ACSIS038
Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions
In Science Year 2 Science Inquiry Skills Planning and conducting
ACSIS041
Compare observations with those of others
In Science Year 2 Science Inquiry Skills Evaluating
ACSIS042
Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
In Science Year 2 Science Inquiry Skills Communicating
ACSIS039
Use informal measurements to collect and record observations, using digital technologies as appropriate
In Science Year 2 Science Inquiry Skills Planning and conducting

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