Air resistance: do and review
I can carry out an investigation into air resistance and evaluate results.
Air resistance: do and review
I can carry out an investigation into air resistance and evaluate results.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Scientists often repeat tests in order to gather more information and make sure their results did not happen by chance.
- The findings from an investigation can be summarised in a conclusion.
- Greater surface area on a moving object can increase air resistance.
Keywords
Force - A force is a push or a pull. Forces can make objects change speed, change direction or change shape.
Air resistance - Air resistance is a type of friction force which acts between the air and the surface of an object.
Fair test investigation - A fair test investigation is where only one thing is changed, to see what effect that has on the results of the investigation.
Conclusion - In a conclusion, scientists explain what the results show or mean.
Common misconception
Air resistance does not exist or it only works vertically.
Explicit teaching including diagrams and examples of air resistance working in all directions.
Equipment
See additional materials for guidance.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the force between the surface of a flying bird and the air
the force between moving roller skate wheels and the floor
an aeroplane landing
an aeroplane taking off
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a statement of what might happen
an explanation of how to do the investigation
a set of data
an explanation of the results
