Forces Teaching Resources for Year 4

Push It - Introducing the Different Types of Force

A 60 minute lesson in which students are introduced to the different types of force.

Force and Speed - The Relationship Between Force and the Resulting Speed of an Object

A 60 minute lesson designed to investigate the relationship between force and the resulting speed of an object.

Opposites Attract - Understanding the Non-contact Force of Magnetism

A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate magnetism and the properties of its associated force.

There's a Fraction Too Much Friction - Science Investigation

A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate how moving objects in different ways affects the strength of friction force.

Throwing, Dropping, Bouncing, Rolling - Science Investigation

A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate the forces involved in throwing, dropping, bouncing, and rolling, and how they affect an object.

Forces Knowledge Check

An assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of contact and non-contact forces.

Electric Avenue - The Non-Contact Force of Electrostatics

A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate electrostatics and the properties of its associated force.

Force Knowledge Check

An assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of push and pull forces.

Forces Revision

A 60 minute lesson in which students will revise the forces covered in the unit.

Gravity Investigation

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the force of gravity.

Gravity

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the force of gravity.

Whatever Floats Your Boat

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the force of buoyancy.

The Force of Friction

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the force of friction.

Forces in Play

A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate push and push forces at work in the playground.

Push and Pull Forces