Friction in Daily Life
Students will identify examples of friction being helpful and unhelpful in everyday situations.
Key Questions
- Justify why friction is necessary for walking or driving a car.
- Evaluate situations where friction is a disadvantage and how it can be overcome.
- Construct a list of objects that rely on friction to work effectively.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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