Check it! - Forces - Year 5

In an educational resource aimed at Year 5 students, the concept of force and its effects on motion is explored. The material encourages teachers to incorporate regular review sessions into their lessons, ensuring that students can consolidate their understanding of forces. To facilitate this, a variety of creative review techniques are suggested, such as 'Brain dump', 'Give me FIVE!', and 'Retrieval Pyramids'. These activities are designed to help children recall information about forces, engage with the content actively, and expand their knowledge through elaboration.

The resource prompts students to recall facts about forces, such as the impact of air resistance and the different types of forces that exist. For example, children are asked to list five facts about air resistance and name five different forces, aiding in retention and understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, the material encourages deeper thinking with prompts to 'Expand and Elaborate' on concepts like how gears make cycling easier and how a parachute affects the descent of an object. Discussion points also include the explanation of friction, pulleys, gravity, and why certain surfaces affect movement differently, like ice compared to pebbles. The 'Pyramid Check' is structured to ensure that all pupils can answer the foundational questions, with more challenging queries set for those ready to delve deeper into the topic.