In the learning activity, ‘Mini Mass’, students learn how to weigh small items by finding an average mass. They use measuring scales and a variety of objects and record their results on the learning activity. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
How would you describe a familiar object? In the learning activity and learning activity, ‘Wanted!’ students close their eyes as they try to describe the size, shape and colour of a whiteboard cleaner. They then use the description sheet to describe other objects, using the same properties. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching …More
This quick reference chart, ‘Balancing Scales’ can be reproduced for classroom use.
This graphic organiser, ‘Estimating Coins’ helps students estimate how many coins there are in a jar using two different methods, and then asks them to compare the two estimations.
This hands-on activity, ‘Friction 2’ asks students to explore the concept of friction and the effect of rubbing crayons on different surfaces.
This hands-on activity, ‘Friction 2’ asks students to investigate the concept of frictional forces and what happens when you build and launch a hovercraft.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity 1’ asks students to investigate the effect of gravity on a piece of dough being dropped from different heights.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity 1’ asks students to investigate the force of gravity and what happens when you shoot and drop a rubber band at the same time.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity 2’ asks students to investigate what happens when two marbles are dropped from the same height at the same time.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity 3’ asks students to investigate what happens when a marble and a tissue are dropped from the same height at the same time.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity and Orbits 1’ asks students to draw the orbit of a planet around the sun and investigate the relationship between distance and the force of gravity.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity and Orbits 2’ asks students to build a model of the sun-earth system and explore the effect of the earth’s gravitational pull on the sun.
This hands-on activity, ‘Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion 1’ asks students to investigate the concept of Newton’s second law of motion and the effect of using force to move a heavy and light ball.
This hands-on activity, ‘Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion 3’ asks students to design and make a model which shows how Newton’s second law operates when two objects collide.
This worksheet, ‘Physics Puzzle’ provides opportunities for practice and reinforcement of basic physics concepts. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This assessment item ‘Physics Quiz’ can be used to assess students’ knowledge of basic physics concepts. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This quick reference chart, ‘Physics Concepts’ provides a visual reference chart for basic physics concepts.
This hands-on activity, ‘Storing and Releasing Energy 1’ asks students to investigate and observe kinetic energy.
This graphic organiser, ‘Weighing Estimates’ helps students estimate measurements, and gives them examples of maths in daily life.
This short nonfiction text, ‘X: Xmas’ features important factual background information about Christmas in Ireland. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.
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