Forces
A collection of resources to support careers learning through the topic of forces.
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- Teacher guidance
- Activity sheet
- External link
- Other
Teacher guidance
Polar Explorer Careers Booklet
This resource provides an opportunity for pupils 7-11 to find out about some of the STEM careers linked to RRS Sir David Attenborough, a new ship which will be one of the most advanced polar research ships in the world.
Activity sheet
Popular Mechanics: Becoming a Designer of Machines
This resource aimed at upper primary contains a series of lessons which look at the means by which machines (cams, levers, gears and pulleys) transform force into movement. The first lesson provides the context for the project in the form of a story, where students are asked to create a counter to count visitors to a shop and/or create mechanical toys to tell stories.
External link
Terrific Scientific Forces
This selection of activities shows children how scientists and engineers work with different forces in careers such as sports engineering and airplane design.
Network Rail
This website has ideas for how Network Rail looks after our train lines and the roles involved within the company.
Other
Farm Machine 2040 (English)
This resource provides a series of four activities based around teaching of simple machines, including: forces, levers, gears and pulleys. Designed to help children to think about the day to day issues faced by farmers, each activity is grounded in a real world context.
