Unit Award Scheme

117331 WHAT ARE FORCES AND MAGNETS?

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	use the word gravity when commenting on objects falling	Summary sheet
2	sort given objects into magnetic and non-magnetic categories	Summary sheet
3	use the signs 'magnetic' and 'non-magnetic' when making predictions and observing	Summary sheet
4	start using the terms 'attract' and 'repel' appropriately	Summary sheet
5	describe magnets as having two poles, ie north and south	Summary sheet
6	find items or surfaces that help to create more friction to stop them slipping	Summary sheet
experienced
7	holding paper of different sizes up to the wind and stating why the large piece of paper is more difficult to hold	Summary sheet
8	investigating how the size of a parachute affects how slowly or quickly it falls	Summary sheet
9	exploring which magnet is the strongest, based on how many paper clips it picks up	Summary sheet
10	using different surfaces to test which ones make a toy car roll slower or faster.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 July 2022Level - Entry Level