- Present pupils with a set of cards with a series of statements,
eg friction always slows things down, shoelaces stay tied because of friction, friction is useful to gymnasts, matches light because of friction, cars need friction to keep moving, and ask pupils to say if they are true/partly true/false. Discuss answers with the pupils and draw out the idea that friction is often helpful. Emphasise the importance of friction in walking and for wheeled vehicles,
eg by showing a video clip of cars, people on ice or of vehicles stuck in sand. Show pupils pictures/examples of the treads on tyres and ask them to suggest how they work, or ask them to write a story of imagination, 'A world without friction'. Ask pupils to produce an information card,
eg 'Ten things you never knew about friction'.
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- describe examples where frictional forces are helpful
- explain why friction is important in the movement of vehicles
- present information about friction clearly and concisely
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