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        Listed under:  Science  >  Forces and energy  >  Mechanical energy  >  Motion  >  Reciprocal actions
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        experiMENTALS: Gravity defying wheel

        • TLF-IDM016703

        This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students about the process of demonstrating resistance to change in a spinning a bike wheel to observe the principles of a gyroscope.

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        Gravity

        • TLF-IDM016722

        Students use this resource consisting of four slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand that gravity is a force of attraction which acts on Earth towards the centre of the planet, and that the size of the force of gravity depends on the mass of each object and the distance between them. There ...

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        Understanding Magnets

        • TLF-IDM016196

        In this simulation students select an object made of one of two materials (either iron or aluminium) and use magnets to guide the object through a maze. Engages students while they learn that aluminium is not attracted to magnets but iron is.

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        Plotting a Magnetic Field

        • TLF-IDM016553

        Students use this resource consisting of seven slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand how to plot the magnetic field around a bar magnet using a plotting compass. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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        experiMENTALS: Keys on a shoelace

        • TLF-IDM016617

        This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students to show that keys on a shoelace can do some unexpected things.

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        experiMENTALS: Bouncing balls

        • TLF-IDM016763

        This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students to observe what happens when two different sized balls are dropped independently or in vertical contact. The simple explanation relates to transfer of energy.

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        Sites2See: Exploring energy for Primary

        • TLF-IDM016546

        One page with links to websites with interactive resources, information and activities to support primary students investigating energy and the Climate Clever Energy Savers program.

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        experiMENTALS: Levitating balloon

        • TLF-IDM016651

        This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students about the process of levitating a balloon.

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        Rotocopters

        • TLF-IDM016727

        This resource contains lessons plans containing instructions and teachers' notes for a lesson that can be part of a unit on flight or used as a great motivating activity to foster positive attitudes. The clear and explicit instructions are a good example of a procedural text. The notes also provide a clear explanation of ...

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        It's a drag

        • TLF-IDL51

        Investigate the braking efficiency of cars and trucks. Test stopping distances under controlled conditions. Compare effects of vehicle type, tyres, road surface and weather conditions. Choose driving speed, then apply brakes and compare stopping distances. Answer questions about friction, tyres and driver fatigue. This ...

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        Pushing and pulling: assessment

        • TLF-IDL7879

        Test your understanding of push and pull forces by moving animals using monkey power. Investigate and then predict the effects of applying a force to move a range of objects of various mass. For example, select two monkeys to move a pelican, and predict whether they will move the pelican slowly, quickly or too fast.

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        Pushing and pulling

        • TLF-IDL700

        Move animals from a boat to their new home in a zoo. Put them on a cart, then use monkeys to push or pull them up a hill. Use the minimum amount of force needed to move each animal. For example, use a single monkey to push a pelican or use three monkeys to pull a zebra. This learning object is a combination of three objects ...

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        Wild ride: get a grip

        • TLF-IDL477

        Investigate the role of friction in performance of bicycle tyres. Test how the type of tread affects grip and speed. Choose tyres best suited to track and weather conditions in a time trial. This learning object is one in a series of four objects.

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        Give me a brake

        • TLF-IDL52

        Investigate braking efficiency of cars and trucks by testing stopping distances under controlled conditions. Test effects of vehicle type, tyres, road surface and weather conditions. Choose driving speed, then apply brakes and compare stopping distances. Estimate distances from target markers. Answer questions about antilock ...

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