As we continue our mini topic on forces, Year 2 have been thinking about forces around us for their latest homework.
One example is using a scooter (and also making an active journey to school!).
We took our learning outside and explored how forces help the scooter to move, speed up, slow down or change direction.
We tested how far the scooter travelled with one push off so in addition to the science learning, we also thought about maths learning too.
What are the units for measuring distance?
What would be the most appropriate unit for measuring the distance?
What is your estimate of the distance travelled?
How could we measure the distance?
To show that metres would be the most appropriate unit for measuring, we used the metre ruler to show that the scooter travelled 9m across the playground.
Friction is also working as a force and we talked about how the surface the scooter is travelling on affects its speed.
