1. What can forces do?
1.1 Describe changes that take place in shape and motion (start, speed up, slow down, stop, change direction) as a result of forces acting.
1.2 Describe the forces acting in a range of given situations.
1.3 Draw clear force diagrams to represent the forces acting on an object.
1.4 Identify whether the forces acting on an object are balanced or unbalanced.
1.5 Predict the net effect of unbalanced forces.
1.6 Describe examples of technological developments that can reduce the negative impact of forces in our everyday life.
2. How does friction influence our lives?
2.1 Identify friction as a contact force, and analyse situations where friction operates.
2.2 Design fair test experiments to investigate factors that influence the size and effect of frictional forces, changing one variable:
a. Identify the independent variable, dependent variable and important controlled variables.
b. Identify a range of measurements used in Science and their appropriate units.
c. Accurately read numerical scales to measure force in Newtons.
d. Tabulate data and calculate averages.
e. Construct an appropriate line or column graph to best show the data.
f. Write a scaffolded scientific report.
3. How does magnetism influence our lives?
3.1 Identify magnetism as a non-contact force, and correctly use the term “magnetic field.”
3.2 Describe and draw a diagram to represent the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
3.3 Predict and describe the behaviour of like and unlike magnetic poles brought close together.
3.4 Describe some uses of magnets and electromagnets in technology and industry.
4. How do electrostatic forces influence our lives?
4.1 Identify static electricity as a non-contact force, and explain ways in which objects acquire electrostatic charge.
4.2 Predict and describe the behaviour of charged objects when they are brought close to each other.
4.3 Identify the action of electrostatic forces in everyday situations, including lightning.
5. How does gravity influence our lives?
5.1 Identify gravity as a non-contact force, and explain that the Earth's gravity pulls objects towards its centre.
5.2 Identify the action of gravity as an unbalanced force in everyday situations.