S.1 Physics, Term 2
The Effects of Forces
What you will learn
S.1 · Physics · Term 2
The Effects of Forces
Competency
The learner should be able to explore the nature and types of force and describe how forces move or change the shape of objects, and understand some common applications of forces.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Know that a force is a push or a pull and that the unit of force is the Newton Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 2 | Know the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on objects KnowledgeSkills | KnowledgeSkills |
| 3 | Understand the existence of the force of gravity and distinguish between mass and weight Understanding | Understanding |
| 4 | Appreciate that the weight of a body depends on the size of the force of gravity acting upon it KnowledgeUnderstandingValues & attitudes | KnowledgeUnderstandingValues & attitudes |
| 5 | Understand the concept of friction in everyday life contexts Understanding | Understanding |
| 6 | Understand the meaning of adhesion and cohesion as forms of molecular forces Understanding | Understanding |
| 7 | Both scale drawing and mathematical | |
| 8 | The angle at which the resultant is | |
| 9 | Only the qualitative treatment of friction is | |
| 10 | The use of the expression W=mg to be |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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