Water Resistance - Self Assessment is part of the lesson Water Resistance    Students will learn about water resistance as part of their learning about forces, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

<p>Understanding water resistance is a crucial aspect of physics that students are encouraged to grasp. It involves recognising what water resistance is and how it affects objects as they move through water. Water resistance, also known as drag, is a force that opposes the motion of an object through water, making it more difficult for the object to move. It is an important concept because it influences how objects behave when submerged or when travelling through water, such as boats, submarines, and even swimmers.</p>

<p>Students are prompted to reflect on their knowledge by asking themselves if they can explain the concept of water resistance and its impact on objects in water. Additionally, they are encouraged to think critically and suggest ways to reduce water resistance, which could include streamlining the shape of objects to allow them to move more efficiently through water or altering the surface texture to minimise drag. This self-assessment is complemented by feedback from the teacher, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the principles behind water resistance and its practical implications.</p>

Water Resistance - Lesson Plan is part of the lesson Water Resistance    Students will learn about water resistance as part of their learning about forces, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Water Resistance - Lesson Plan

Water Resistance - Teacher Explanation is part of the lesson Water Resistance    Students will learn about water resistance as part of their learning about forces, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Teacher Explanation

Water Resistance - Teacher Explanation

Water Resistance - Objectives Labels is part of the lesson Water Resistance    Students will learn about water resistance as part of their learning about forces, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Objectives Labels

Water Resistance - Objectives Labels

Water Resistance - Results Tables is part of the lesson Water Resistance    Students will learn about water resistance as part of their learning about forces, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Results Tables

Water Resistance - Results Tables

Water Resistance - Presentation is part of the lesson Water Resistance    Students will learn about water resistance as part of their learning about forces, as specified by the national curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Water Resistance - Presentation

<p>This lesson focuses on the concept of water resistance, its effects on moving objects, and ways to reduce it. Students will learn about the forces that act between moving surfaces and how they affect the movement of objects. The students will be introduced to the influential scientists who have studied water resistance and friction, and will be taught about the differences between water resistance and friction. </p> <p>The lesson is divided into three activities: making and testing boats, watercraft shape research, and the quickest submarine. In the first activity, students will create different boat shapes and measure the water resistance using a force meter. In the second activity, students will research the shapes of different watercraft and compare them with ancient and modern watercraft. In the third activity, students will create submarines and compare their speeds. </p> <h2>Keywords</h2> <ul> <li>Friction</li> <li>Water Resistance</li> <li>Surface Area</li> <li>Decelerate</li> <li>Water Particles</li> <li>Drag</li> <li>Float</li> <li>Sink</li> </ul> <h2>Misconceptions</h2> <ul> <li>Water Resistance is not friction</li> <li>There is no water resistance for floating objects</li> </ul> <p>It is important to note that water resistance is a type of friction, where the particles of an object strike water particles as it moves through air. Also, objects in contact with water still experience water resistance.</p> <h2>Important Lesson Guidance</h2> <p>In this lesson, students will be conducting experiments with water troughs, so it is important to have plenty of paper towels ready. The cleanup procedure for the water trough experiments is described in the lesson plan, but if students forget to place their troughs on the corner of the table, they will need to use a jug as a scoop instead.</p>

Water Resistance

Science

Year 5

Forces

Water Resistance - Self Assessment

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