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Pushing and pulling, twisting and turning, is it the dinner queue all over again? No, it's our fabulous page of links to animations, activities and images that demonstrate forces from the comfort of your interactive whiteboard.
A friction experiment
Visit nowConsider how friction plays a part in getting cars to stop in this very engaging simulation. Ideal for upper KS2.
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A gravity experiment
Visit nowFind out why things fall. An interactive gravity based experiment for KS2.
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Air resistance and gravity simulation
Visit nowAdd a parachute of varying size and weight to this car to see if it effects how far it will roll. Also change the gradient. A great BBC simulation.
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Demonstration of air resistance
Visit nowThis simple demonstration allows you to switch off air resistance when dropping a rock and feather side-by-side. You will need the free Flash plugin from Adobe.
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Forces introduction
Visit nowAt first this site looks bland. But the text is spot on for KS2. Click on more in the bottom left hand corner to find out what forces can do. Ideal for introductions.
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Forces of nature
Visit nowThis National Geographic website covers earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanoes. We found the language to be child fiendly and engaging.
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Forces simulation
Visit nowBBC simulation - use gradient and different degrees of pushing to see how far the car moves. Also you can change the size of the car.
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Forces videos
Visit nowThese futurelab videos support the teaching of forces. Includes fish that glide, tyres on road, boats that slide and people who are mad enough to jump from an aircraft with fabric attatched to their back. Fantastic. Use the menu at the top to discover Newtons laws and centipedal force (roundabouts).
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Friction simulation
Visit nowThis BBC features a car and a track. Change the surface of the track and see how the car responds when pushed.
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Great forces in sport pictures
Visit nowPlenty of paragliding and widsurfing pictures. May support a unit on leisure and tourism or the sea and weather. As well as forces - of course!
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Motion and momentum
Visit nowThis Foss website page has some great pictures and movies of moving toys. Also - build a rollercoaster is great for talking about gravity and momentum and also inclines and declines. Great.
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Shoe friction experiment
Visit nowMr Zippy's trainers will support the teaching of the friction experiment which compares the grip of different shoe soles. From IWB solutions.
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Soft push / hard push
Visit nowBBC imulation of pushing a toy on wheels. Use hard or soft pushes and experiment by placing things in its path.
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Wind resistance
Visit nowYou'll be glad you're not desk-bound when you play this. Get the ball of paper into the bin. Use the decimals to work out how strong the fan is blowing to alter the angle of your throw. Enough explaining - just get on with it - teachers have used this to talk about wind strength, comparing decimals and some Friday fun for the last 5 mins of the week. Enjoy.
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