Forces, Friction & Movement – Unit of Work (Stage 2, Stage 3)
Push, pull, friction & spin!
From inertia to momentum forces, this unit covers many concepts about forces.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Following the 29-minute video and series of activities, your students will be able to:
> Describe that forces can involve a push or a pull.
> Know that to move any object forces needed to be unbalanced.
>Explain that inertia describes two things:
– That an object will stay at rest forever until you push or pull it with enough force.
– That object will keep moving in a straight line forever until another force acts upon it to change its direction or slow it down.
> Detail how friction can be changed by the amount of force between objects and the amount of contact between the objects.
> Know that spinning objects will continue to spin at the same angle until another force acts on it
> Explain that spinning objects will spin faster if more mass is moved to the centre of the object.
Includes 6 experiments to run in class plus student quizzes, a sample marking rubric, cross-curricular teaching ideas as well as Australian and USA curriculum outcomes and a risk assessment template.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? No
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Fizzics Education
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 21-Feb-2026 05:00PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
$39.95 one-time cost
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Curriculum
Primary
Syllabus Outcomes
STe-5PW-ST,ST1-8PW-S,ST1-9PW-ST,ST2-6MW-S, ST2-8PW-ST,ST2-9PW-ST
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech
Other KLAs
Science and Tech
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
Following this class, a student will be able to:
- Describe that forces can involve a push or a pull.
- Know that to move any object forces needed to be unbalanced.
- Explain that inertia describes two things:
– That an object will stay at rest forever until you push or pull it with enough force.
– That object will keep moving in a straight line forever until another force acts upon it to change its direction or slow it down. - Detail how friction is not just materials rubbing together, rather it is contact between materials and can be changed by the amount of force between objects and the amount of contact between the objects.
- Know that spinning objects will continue to spin at the same angle until another force acts on it to change its angle due to rotational inertia.
- Explain that spinning objects will spin faster if more mass is moved to the centre of the object
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Presenter Bio
Ben Newsome founded Fizzics Education to deliver science education across Australia, having now reached 3 million students since 2004. He has worked in hundreds of early learning centres, has presented countless preschool teacher professional development programs and is a regular speaker at teaching & learning conferences.
He is a qualified science teacher, 2013 Churchill Fellow, 2020 AMP Tomorrow Maker, multiple Australian Small Business Winner for Children’s Education Services, 2020 WSABE Outstanding Business Leader of the Year, 2019 Blacktown Business Person of the Year and receiver of several Pinnacle Awards from the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration.
Ben is a community leader for the International Society for Technology in Education, a board member for Educating 4 Leadership, is an advisory board member of the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration and an Ambassador for the Association of Science Education Technicians NSW.
He is also the author of ‘Be Amazing! How to teach science the way primary kids love’ & the host of the FizzicsEd Podcast.
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Internet device and screen with speakers to show the students the video.
Optional materials to have on-hand include string, a cup, metal washers, egg, cardboard roll, glass, cardboard, marshmallows, spaghetti, masking tape, tissue box, beads, rice, pencil, PET bottle
Connecting To The Event
You will receive a unique link to view the video and coursework once you have paid on the software platform.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Ben Newsome
Phone: 02 9674 2191
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/