Forces and Space
A forces sequence that develops modelling and prepares students for Y8 Motion and Pressure and the Y9 IGCSE Bridge.
How do invisible forces shape both a falling object and the Solar System?
Forces change motion and shape, while gravity links objects on Earth to planets, moons and the wider night sky.
Spiral links
This topic builds on and feeds forward to:
- Y7 Working Scientifically: variables, data and evaluation
- Y8 Motion and Pressure
- Y9 IGCSE Bridge: forces, motion graphs and acceleration
Lessons in this topic
Introduction to forces
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Squashing and stretching
Practical connection: Hooke’s law
Squashing and stretching: springs
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Drag forces and friction
Practical connection: Drag
Air resistance and egg drop
Practical connection: Parachute
Air resistance and egg drop: improving a design
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Forces at a distance
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Balanced and unbalanced forces
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
Forces in real situations
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
The night sky
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
The Solar System
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
The Earth
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
The Moon
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.