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Forces

picutre of a steam engine picture of apple falling out of tree picture of cogs picture of a magnet

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Task

Find out about magnetism, gravity/ friction, springs/ direction.

Do an interactive activity, read the fact sheet or test yourself.

What do magnets attract? Place objects you think are magnetic in the basket.

How can forces be measured? Help the alien get home by answering the questions about forces correctly.

Watch what happens if a spring is stretched or compressed.

When are forces balanced and when are they unbalanced?

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A description of force. Facts about forces. How we measure it and types of force. Easy to read with pictures.

Click on 'Some Types of Force' to find out about gravity, friction, air resistance, turning, moments, pressure, upthrust, balanced forces and unbalanced forces.

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Forces in action. An interactive game.

How far does the truck travel with different weights, slopes on the track and parachutes? Record your results on the computer

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Task

An animation and a description of forces eg. Cam, lever, gear and ratchet.

Look at the moving pictures. Read the explanations.

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Task

Find out about Leonardo da Vinci the Inventor.

Go to Inventors Workshop.

Read about his Visions for the Future.

Look at Inventors Toolbox. What are the elements of these simple machines?

In Gadget anatomy, look carefully at each tool. Think about how each part moves and makes the other parts move as the tool does its job. Can you work out Leonardo’s mysterious machinery?

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