Forces Vocab - Assessment

This assessment sheet is designed to evaluate a student's understanding of key vocabulary related to forces. The vocabulary words listed are fundamental to the concepts of physics, specifically focusing on various types of forces and magnetic properties. Students are expected to self-assess their knowledge of terms such as 'force', 'push', 'pull', 'twist', and 'contact force', which describe the different ways objects can interact with each other physically. Additionally, they must consider their familiarity with 'non-contact force', which encompasses forces that act at a distance, like gravity.

The vocabulary extends to 'magnetic force', which is a type of non-contact force, and includes related terms such as 'magnet', 'button magnet', and 'horseshoe magnet', which are different shapes of magnets. Students also need to reflect on their understanding of the concepts of 'attract' and 'repel', which describe how magnetic materials can either come together or push apart. The assessment covers materials that are magnetic, like 'metal', 'iron', and 'steel', and concludes with the 'poles' of a magnet, specifically the 'north pole' and 'south pole'. For each term, students must indicate whether they don't know it, know what it means, or can use it in a sentence, thus providing a clear indication of their comprehension and ability to apply the vocabulary in context.