force and movement

Stratovolcanoes are steep-sided, cone-shaped volcanoes. If the magma chamber within the volcano grows, the expansion can break the flanks of the volcano and cause it to...

This set of activities enables students to directly observe how everyday objects behave in water and to investigate the factors that determine whether an object will...

An object floats when the weight force (gravity) on the object is balanced by the support force (upwards push or upthrust) of the water on the...

Floating and sinking may appear to be quite simple concepts. Something floats or it doesn’t – correct? What does floating mean? Does it have to sit...

Satellites and rockets are not easily accessible for most schools in New Zealand. Understandably, this can make experiencing space first hand somewhat difficult! However, students can...

To create a sound, there needs to be movement. That’s because sound is a form of energy. This activity uses a model of a pūrerehua (or...

In this activity, students use an online interactive or paper-based graphic organiser to consider how wing size and shape influences the specific flight capabilities of both...

This Connected article describes the processes and practices used when planning, designing and building a large indoor sports centre. It outlines the science and technology behind...

This Connected article explores the science and technology behind the amazing achievements of Rocket Lab. From New Zealand’s first launch of a rocket into space in...

Take advantage of children’s natural curiosity with the following resources. They require very little equipment – most of it should be in your kitchen or garden....

This article explores the aerodynamics of cycling and the steps cyclists can take to minimise pressure drag and friction drag. It tells the story of a...

In this investigation, students measure distance and time in order to calculate the acceleration of a falling object. The investigation uses an app that precisely measures...

Einstein pictured gravity not as a force but as a warping of space and time caused by the mass of objects. Understanding Einstein’s theories about the...

In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool and Ted Cizadlo will build your confidence to teach about the Physical World. The New Zealand Curriculum achievement...

In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool and Ted Cizadlo will build your confidence to teach the Physical World. The New Zealand Curriculum achievement objectives...

In this recorded professional learning session, Greta Dromgool and Ted Cizadlo will build your confidence to teach about the Physical World. The New Zealand Curriculum achievement...

This investigation gives students an opportunity to develop an understanding of speed and introduces acceleration. By measuring distance and time, they will calculate the speeds of...

In this investigation, students measure the period of pendulums of varying lengths, plot the data on a graph and use the graph to estimate the period...

In this investigation, students use simple equipment to scientifically determine the factors that influence the period of a pendulum. By the end of this activity, students...

Physics is integral to all sports – regardless of whether it is gymnastics, skydiving or billiards. In this activity, students explore some of the physics involved...

Magnetism and electricity are forces generated by the movement of electrons. They are both electromagnetic forces – the interplay of these two forces is the basis...

Magnetism is an engaging context for science learning, and investigating the properties of magnets is a great activity for building curiosity. Moving students from simply playing...

Magnetism is a fascinating invisible force – it influences the environment around it. A magnet is a material that can pull certain types of metal towards...

What is magnetism used for? Do you have fridge magnets? Have you ever noticed that the refrigerator door pulls itself shut when you start to close...