FORCES TOPIC IDEA 1 - LEARNING BY QUESTIONS

Here is the first in a new series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. As always, these ideas are not to be used a scheme but instead showcase how creative technology can make learning more purposeful, empowering and accessible for our learners.

In this first idea, we look at assessing children's prior knowledge using Learning by Questions.

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FORCES TOPIC IDEA 2 - PURPLE MASH

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, we look at using some of the fantastic Purple Mash resources to support this topic.

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FORCES IDEA 3 - MINDMAP

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, we ask pupils to create a mindmap with questions, ideas and predictions about this topic.

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FORCES IDEA 4 - QUIZZIZ

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, we use the app Quizziz to learn more about pushes and pulls.

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FORCES IDEA 5 - EXAMPLES OF PUSH AND PULLS

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils create a collage with examples of pushes and pulls.

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FORCES IDEA 6 - PUSH AND PULL VIDEO

​Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils create a video explaining examples of pushes and pulls.

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FORCES IDEA 7 - PREDICTING FRICTION

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils create an animation predicting how different surfaces will affect friction.

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FORCES IDEA 8 - INVESTIGATING FRICTION

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils carry out an investigation into Friction using Seesaw.

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FORCES IDEA 9 - FRICTION INVESTIGATION KEYNOTE

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils carry out an investigation into Friction using Keynote.

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FORCES IDEA 10 - WHAT IS A MAGNET VIDEO

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils create an animation to show their understanding of how magnets work.

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FORCES IDEA 11- IS IT MAGNETIC?

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils explore materials and whether they are magnetic or not.

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FORCES IDEA 12 - MAGNETIC POLES VIDEO

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils demonstrate their knowledge of Magnetic Poles and share their understanding in a video.

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FORCES IDEA 13 - SIMPLE MAGNETIC POLES VIDEO

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils show what happens when poles meet in a simple animation.

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FORCES IDEA 14 -  MAGNETIC POLES ANIMATION MORE CHALLENGING

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils show what happens when poles meet in a more challenging animation.

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FORCES IDEA 15 - USES OF MAGNETS

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils explore how magnets are used in everyday life.

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FORCES IDEA 16 - FORCES IN ACTION

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils collect examples of forces in action through different activities.

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FORCES IDEA 17- IDENTIFYING FORCES IN ACTION

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils label some of the forces acting upon objects from the pictures created in the previous idea.

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FORCES IDEA 18 - ISAAC NEWTON

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils bring an image of Isaac Newton to life to demonstrate their understanding of his discoveries.

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FORCES IDEA 19 - MASS VS WEIGHT

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils carry out and document an investigation into the difference of an object's mass and weight.

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FORCES IDEA 20 - GALILEO

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils share their learning around Galileo and his discoveries and what we can learn from them today.

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FORCES IDEA 21 - AIR RESISTANCE

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils document an investigation into Air Resistance using Book Creator.

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FORCES IDEA 22 - STREAMLINE

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils explain examples of streamlined objects and how the shape helps the object.

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Forces Idea 23 - Mechanism Instructions

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5.

In this next idea, pupils create an instructional video to explain how a mechanism works.

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