Forces I can use appropriate methods to Measures and records data from experiments to produce graphs measure, calculate and display and interprets speed-time graphs to accurately describe motion. graphically the speed of an object, Calculates acceleration and distance travelled from a speed-time graph. and show how these methods can be used in a selected application. SCN 4-07a (Possible links to MNU 4-10b & MTH 4-21a) By making accurate measurements Explains the motion of objects in situations involving constant of speed and acceleration, I can relate acceleration, Newton’s Second Law, and applies knowledge the motion of an object to the forces to the context of transport safety, for example, braking distances, waves acting on it and apply this knowledge seatbelts, airbags and other design features. to transport safety. SCN 4-07b and (Possible link to TCH 4-08a) I can help to design and out Interprets and analyses data to establish a relationship between the investigations into the strength of strength of electromagnets and, for example, the number of coils, magnets and electromagnets. From size of current, core material or dimensions. electricity investigations, I can compare the Compares model electromagnets with those used in real-life applications, properties, uses and commercial looking for similarities and differences. applications of electromagnets Shares scientific findings about the uses of super magnets, for example, and super magnets. in MRI machines, computer hard drives, electric and hybrid motors, Forces, SCN 4-08a audio speakers, electric guitars and race car engines. Through experimentation, I can Calculates the density of a range of materials using the relationship explain floating and sinking in Density = mass / volume. of the relative densities of different materials. SCN 4-08b (Possible link to MTH 4-13d)
Forces, electricity and waves Forces I can use appropriate methods to measure, calculate and display graphically the speed of an object, and show how these methods can be used in a selected application. SCN 4-07a (Possible links to MNU 4-10b & MTH 4-21a) Measures and records data from experiments to produce graphs and interprets speed-time graphs to accurately describe motion. Calculates acceleration and distance travelled from a speed-time graph. By making accurate measurements of speed and acceleration, I can relate the motion of an object to the forces acting on it and apply this knowledge to transport safety. SCN 4-07b (Possible link to TCH 4-08a) Explains the motion of objects in situations involving constant acceleration, Newton’s Second Law, and applies knowledge to the context of transport safety, for example, braking distances, seatbelts, airbags and other design features. I can help to design and out investigations into the strength of magnets and electromagnets. From investigations, I can compare the properties, uses and commercial applications of electromagnets and super magnets. SCN 4-08a Interprets and analyses data to establish a relationship between the strength of electromagnets and, for example, the number of coils, size of current, core material or dimensions. Compares model electromagnets with those used in real-life applications, looking for similarities and differences. Shares scientific findings about the uses of super magnets, for example, in MRI machines, computer hard drives, electric and hybrid motors, audio speakers, electric guitars and race car engines. Through experimentation, I can explain floating and sinking in of the relative densities of different materials. SCN 4-08b (Possible link to MTH 4-13d) Calculates the density of a range of materials using the relationship Density = mass / volume.