Structures and Forces, Stage One and Two

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The Science 5/13 unit Structures and forces stages one and two proposes classroom activities stemming from the observation of structures in the world around: building, bridges and some natural structures. Only static forces are included. A number of questions are raised which can lead to model making and active enquiry into the strength of different structures and materials. Information for the teacher is provided at various points in the book, not in a separate section. There is a list of materials mentioned in the Unit, although the sources suggested need to be updated. The unit Structures and forces stage three deals with forces which make things move as well at taking further the study of static forces.

Contents
1. Introduction
2. Objectives are needed
3. Starting pints and how the work spread out from them
4. An active start
5. Looking at buildings
6. Looking at bridges
7. More structures worth looking at
8. Some investigations
9. Natural structures
10. Structure and pattern
Bibliography
Materials and aids
Objectives for Children Learning Science
Index

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx4vp

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