Energy and Forces: Making Things Move · Physical Science

Friction and Surface Resistance

Exploring how different surfaces affect the speed and distance of moving objects through the force of friction.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do we use different tires for different weather conditions?
  2. 2How does the texture of a ramp change how far a car travels?
  3. 3What would happen to our movement if friction did not exist?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Energy and ForcesNCCA: Primary - Forces
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Exploring Our World: Scientific Inquiry and Discovery
Unit: Energy and Forces: Making Things Move
Period: Physical Science

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