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| + | ==Outcomes== | ||
| + | * Pupils can define weight as the force on an object due to its mass. | ||
| + | * Pupils can describe qualitatively the effect of changing distance and masses on the strength of a gravitational force. | ||
| + | ==[[Specifications|Specification]] References== | ||
| + | * 1.8 Identify types of forces | ||
| + | ==Starter== | ||
| + | * [[Cavendish experiment]] demonstration | ||
| + | ==Main Body of Lesson== | ||
| + | * Define difference between [[mass and weight]] | ||
| + | * [[Interplanetary Can]] experiment | ||
| + | * Video clips of moon experiments; link to Newton's Laws of Gravitation | ||
| + | * [[Bowling Ball and Lycra]] demonstration followed by pupil experiment | ||
| + | * Introduce gravity as the cause of spherical orbiting planets | ||
| + | ==Plenary== | ||
| + | * Key phrases crossword | ||
| + | ==Homework== | ||
| + | * Introduction to [[Alien Planet Project]]. | ||
| + | =Additional Information= | ||
| + | ===Resources Required=== | ||
| + | * Cavendish experiment | ||
| + | * Bowling Ball | ||
| + | * Lycra sheet | ||
| + | * [[Media:Physics.pdf | Clever physics worksheet]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Textbook References=== | ||
| + | * ''None'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Website References=== | ||
| + | * A short biography of [http://mattson.creighton.edu/History_Gas_Chemistry/Cavendish.html Henry Cavendish] | ||
| + | ===Skills Addressed=== | ||
| + | * [[:Category:Measurement|Measurement]] | ||
| + | * [[:Category:Observation|Observation]] | ||
| + | * [[:Category:Calculation|Calculation]] | ||
| + | ===Safety/Hazards=== | ||
| + | * Bowling ball is heavy | ||
| + | * Class II laser used in Cavendish experiment | ||
| + | ===Notes=== | ||
| + | * ''None'' | ||
| + | [[Category:Time & Space]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Measurement]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Observation]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Calculation]] | ||
Revision as of 16:47, 11 May 2008
Contents
Outcomes
- Pupils can define weight as the force on an object due to its mass.
- Pupils can describe qualitatively the effect of changing distance and masses on the strength of a gravitational force.
Specification References
- 1.8 Identify types of forces
Starter
- Cavendish experiment demonstration
Main Body of Lesson
- Define difference between mass and weight
- Interplanetary Can experiment
- Video clips of moon experiments; link to Newton's Laws of Gravitation
- Bowling Ball and Lycra demonstration followed by pupil experiment
- Introduce gravity as the cause of spherical orbiting planets
Plenary
- Key phrases crossword
Homework
- Introduction to Alien Planet Project.
Additional Information
Resources Required
- Cavendish experiment
- Bowling Ball
- Lycra sheet
- Clever physics worksheet
Textbook References
- None
Website References
- A short biography of Henry Cavendish
Skills Addressed
Safety/Hazards
- Bowling ball is heavy
- Class II laser used in Cavendish experiment
Notes
- None
