Friction animation
Use this animation, to provide context for an investigation exploring friction.
How can I use this with my class?
This lesson includes an animation to introduce them to the topic, an engaging activity sheet where they can apply their knowledge using real-world examples. Additionally, you can encourage pupils to use the exciting online experiment where they can explore experimental design through the world of spinners, completing the experiment themselves, collating test results in a table, forming a conclusion, and explaining their data.
Download the resources below and come back here when you’re ready to use the animation and online experiment.
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Friction activity sheet
Test your pupils' knowledge of friction with this activity sheet
Friction investigation planning sheet
Encourage pupils' to plan their own friction investigation with this helpful activity sheet!
Friction online experiment
Join Kate, Ravi and Bubbles as they discover more about friction through an online experiment. Be with them every step of the way as they find out about what makes something a fair test, different variables that impact experiments and how to choose the right equipment to measure, record, present and evaluate results.