Force and Motion - including natural sources of energy

Talking book - Balloon Car Race Introducing force and motion by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: This is a talking book which introduces the force and motion to develop the ideas behind constructing the balloon powered car and how it would work. Some of the links may not work directly and will need to be saved individually and you will need to link them yourself (or you can delete them).
Unit Planner by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: The Unit plan which goes with the talking book.
Two Lesson Plans by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: Two lesson plans which can be used within the unit - uses the 5E's approach.
Rocket Animation 1 by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: A rocket animation - illustrating force.
Rocket Animation 2 by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: Second rocket animation illustrating force.
Activity One by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: handout for activity one
Activity Two by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: Handout for activity two.
Answer Sheet by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: Teachers answer sheet
Calculating Force and Friction by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: Activity sheet
Force, Mass and Acceleration Quiz by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: Quiz for students
Force, mass, acceleration table by admin — last modified 22-08-2008 16:29: A table for students to fill in.

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Description:	This resource was designed for students to learn about force and motion as well as investigate the different uses for recyclable items. The main activity that this relates to is the balloon powered car - this can be substituted for another vehicle of course! Students really enjoyed investigating the use of the balloon for energy and could easily be extended to involve solar powered energy.
Resource Type:	Teaching Programs/Unit
Curriculum:
Learning Areas:	cross
Keywords:	Community and Society Sustainability Technology Transport

State:	QLD	Outcomes:
Stages:	primary	Notes:	This was made as a university assignment, but it can easily be adapted to meet your needs.
Years:	5, 6, 7	Resource links:
Syllabus	Science, Technology - Other areas can also be looked at.