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Resource ID 101412

KS4 Science

Physics
Kinetic theory and energy transfer
"Kinetic energy in action"
Key Stage ED Squirrel
Resource Title
"Kinetic energy in action"
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101412 - KS4 Low Ability [THIS DOCUMENT]

101411 - KS4 High Ability

Précis

Students use formulae to calculate the kinetic energy existing within the carriages when they are in use

Contextual Summary


This resource is for key stage 4 students who are covering forces and kinetic energy as part of the science element of the science (physics and additional science) curriculum for all exam boards.

It allows students who visit Isle of Wight Steam Railway to engage, post-visit, with the scientific aspects of this environment.

Students can use formulae to work out how much kinetic energy is utilised in the carriages for each section of the journey.

Students will present their observations and data using appropriate methods, including tables, showing how they have completed calculations.

Key Skills Practised
  • Present observations and data using appropriate methods, including tables
  • Use of standard equations
  • Identifying aspects of mass, speed and kinetic energy
  • Drawing conclusions from their observations at the railway
Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Students need to have done some preparatory work on speed/time/distance graphs and displacement graphs, as well as work on force/energy.

On-Site

Completion of Science key stage 4 Isle of Wight Steam Railway resource that precedes this resource (101621/2)

Post-Visit

Completion of Science key stage 4 Isle of Wight Steam Railway resource that links to this document:

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate, practise and consolidate their understanding of the scientific principles identified above.

Students will be able to practise and present observations and data using appropriate methods, including tables whilst using and devising equations.

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