Unit Award Scheme
117332 INVESTIGATING FORCES AND MAGNETS
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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demonstrated the ability to | ||
1 | explain and use the terms 'gravity', 'mass' and 'weight' appropriately | Summary sheet |
2 | identify at least two materials which are magnetic and two which are non-magnetic | Summary sheet |
3 | state the four metals that are magnetic and make predictions about alloys using this knowledge | Summary sheet |
4 | name the poles and state the difference between 'attract' and 'repel' | Summary sheet |
5 | give reasons why difference surfaces are too hard to slip on by explaining friction | Summary sheet |
experienced | ||
6 | investigating air resistance on different sizes of paper and explaining why a large size is more difficult to push against | Summary sheet |
7 | exploring water resistance and streamlining by experimenting with different shapes of plasticine | Summary sheet |
8 | investigating the effect of surface area on air resistance by measuring the speed of fall for parachutes of different sizes | Summary sheet |
9 | exploring magnetism and strength by seeing which magnets can attract the most paper clips | Summary sheet |
10 | using different surfaces to work out which causes more friction, eg by measuring the time taken for a toy car to travel along a ramp. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 3 July 2022Level - Entry Level