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Air Resistance Investigation

PDF | 5 pages | Years: 2

A hands-on investigation task that allows students to design, create, and evaluate the effectiveness of a parachute.

Air resistance is a force. When an object falls towards the earth due to gravity, air resistance acts upon the object to slow or stop it falling.
Different materials of varying shapes and sizes can affect the strength of the air resistance force.

This Physical Sciences experiment allows students to investigate air resistance.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment, then complete the worksheets provided.

Curriculum

ACSIS214

Through discussion, compare observations with predictions
1. Australian Curriculum Categories
ACSSU033

A push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape
ACSIS037

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
ACSIS038

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions
ACSIS039

Use informal measurements to collect and record observations, using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS040

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions
ACSIS041

Compare observations with those of others
ACSIS042

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways

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Jill (Teach Starter)

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Hoda Awad · 7 years ago

Thank you for helping my children in that easy way
- Jill (Teach Starter) · 7 years ago
  
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