Friction

This sample assessment investigates friction in a rolling toy car.

The resource was developed by QCAA - students conduct an investigation into the effect of friction on the distance a toy car travels after rolling down a slope.

The resource includes detailed background information about the science concepts, student worksheet, continua model of task-specific standards  for A-E assessment, suggestions for student feedback and links to the Australian Curriculum.

New Australian Curriculum 9 Codes: AC9S4U03 (Year 4)

This online resource examines the effect of weight on friction.

The resource gives instructions for a hands-on activity where students can determine if weight affects friction when objects are slid across flat surfaces.

The instructions also give hints on how to lead students in the design and the conducting of the experiments.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S7U04 (Year 7)

This online resource examines friction.

The resource contains step-by-step instructions for an activity that examines the friction involved in dragging an object across a table top or floor.

Teacher background notes, student worksheets and sample data are also provided.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S7U04 (Year 7)

This resource discusses student misconceptions about friction.

The resource provides teaching strategies for teaching about friction as a contact force. It also includes critical teaching ideas and research about student alternative conceptions.

Critical teaching ideas covered: