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    This document outlines four experiments on forces for a general science class. The experiments explore friction using toy cars on different surfaces; air resistance using paper helicopters; water resistance designing and testing boat models; and upthrust observing floating and sinking objects. Students are required to complete one experiment, record data, and create an informative poster on their chosen force. The poster must include the purpose of the experiment, materials used, results, and a discussion of how the force was observed. A video of the experiment is also to be submitted.

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    This document outlines four experiments on forces for a general science class. The experiments explore friction using toy cars on different surfaces; air resistance using paper helicopters; water resistance designing and testing boat models; and upthrust observing floating and sinking objects. Students are required to complete one experiment, record data, and create an informative poster on their chosen force. The poster must include the purpose of the experiment, materials used, results, and a discussion of how the force was observed. A video of the experiment is also to be submitted.

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    This document outlines four experiments on forces for a general science class. The experiments explore friction using toy cars on different surfaces; air resistance using paper helicopters; water resistance designing and testing boat models; and upthrust observing floating and sinking objects. Students are required to complete one experiment, record data, and create an informative poster on their chosen force. The poster must include the purpose of the experiment, materials used, results, and a discussion of how the force was observed. A video of the experiment is also to be submitted.

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    Name Class Class 4A/B

    Subject UOI - General Science Submission dateline 10 January


    2024

    Friction, Air Resistance, Water Resistance and Upthrust

    Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object or
    surface. It acts in the direction opposite to the motion and is caused by the roughness of surfaces.

    Air resistance, also known as drag, is the force exerted by air molecules on an object moving through the air. It
    acts opposite to the direction of motion and increases with the object's speed and surface area.

    Water resistance is the force that opposes the motion of an object through water. It is similar to air resistance
    but occurs in water, slowing down the movement of objects.

    Upthrust, or buoyancy, is the upward force exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) on an object placed in it. This force
    is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
    You are required to take up one of the four projects stated below. You are required to submit a video of you
    experimenting the project at home (no longer than 3 minutes) and create a poster pertaining to the Force of your
    choice. Example: If you take up the experiment on Water Resistance, your poster should be on Water
    Resistance. The video must be uploaded in your Google Classroom by the submission date.

    Experiment 1

    Friction Exploration:
    Objective: Investigate the effects of friction on different surfaces.

    Materials: Toy cars, various surfaces (wood, carpet, sandpaper), inclined plane.

    Instructions:

    ● Roll toy cars down an inclined plane covered with different surfaces.
    ● Observe and measure the distance each car travels on different surfaces.
    ● Discuss how the type of surface affects friction. (in your poster)

    Your poster should include:

    ● What is friction and Examples of friction.


    ● What are the materials used in your experiment?
    ● The aim and outcome of your experiment.
    ● Data of your experiment.
    ● Discussion on how the types of surface affects friction. Remember to explain about each surface clearly.
    Experiment 2

    Air Resistance and Paper Helicopters:


    Objective: Explore air resistance using paper helicopters. Materials:

    Paper, scissors, paperclips.

    Instructions:

    ● Cut paper into helicopter shapes.


    ● Drop the helicopters from a height and observe their descent. Count the number of seconds it takes to fall.
    ● Experiment with different designs and discuss how air resistance affects their fall.

    Your poster should include:

    ● What is air resistance and Examples of air resistance


    ● What are the materials used in your experiment?
    ● The aim and outcome of your experiment.
    ● Data of your experiment.
    ● Discussion on how the shapes of helicopters affect the time taken to descent.
    ● What are the limitations of this experiment?
    Experiment 3

    Water Resistance with Boat Designs:


    Objective: Investigate water resistance by designing and testing boats. Materials:

    Plasticine/clay, plastic containers, basin of water.

    Instructions:

    ● Design small boats using plasticine.


    ● Place boats in water and observe how they move.
    ● Discuss the role of water resistance in boat movement. (in your poster)

    Your poster should include:

    ● What is water resistance and Examples of water resistance


    ● What are the materials used in your experiment?
    ● The aim and outcome of your experiment.
    ● Data of your experiment.
    ● Discuss the role of water resistance in boat movement.
    Experiment 4

    Upthrust with Floating Objects:


    Objective: Understand upthrust by experimenting with objects in water. Materials:

    Various objects (plastic, wood, metal), basin of water.

    Instructions:

    ● Place different objects in water and observe which ones float or sink.
    ● Discuss how upthrust (buoyancy) allows some objects to float. (in your poster)

    Your poster should include:

    ● What is upthrust?
    ● What are the materials used in your experiment?
    ● The aim and outcome of your experiment.
    ● Data of your experiment.
    ● Discuss how upthrust (buoyancy) allows some objects to float.
    Criteria Excellent (4) Proficient (3) Basic (2) Limited (1)

    Demonstrates an
    excellent understanding
    Shows a good
    of the concepts (friction, Some understanding of Limited understanding
    understanding of the
    air resistance, upthrust, the concepts, but of the concepts, leading
    Content Knowledge concepts. Information is
    water resistance). inaccuracies or lack of to significant
    mostly accurate with
    Accurate information is clarity may be present. inaccuracies.
    clear explanations.
    presented with depth
    and clarity.

    Provides a detailed and


    The explanation of the
    clear explanation of the Provides a good
    experimental setup is The description of the
    experimental setup, explanation of the
    Experimental Setup basic, and experimental setup is
    including materials experimental setup, but
    improvements are unclear or incomplete.
    used and procedures may lack some details.
    needed for clarity.
    followed.

    Presents detailed and


    Presents good results Results are basic, and
    accurate results with
    with clear observations. observations lack Results are unclear or
    Results and insightful observations.
    Data is organized, but depth. Data absent. Observations
    Observations Data is well-organized
    some improvements organization needs are limited or absent.
    and enhances
    could be made. improvement.
    understanding.
    A well-drawn
    conclusion that A good conclusion that A basic conclusion that
    Conclusion is unclear or
    Conclusion and summarizes findings summarizes findings partially summarizes
    absent. Reflection is
    Reflection and reflects on the but may lack depth in findings, lacking depth
    limited or absent.
    significance of the reflection. in reflection.
    experiment.

    Exceptional use of
    Good use of visuals
    visuals, including Visuals are basic and
    that contribute to
    charts, graphs, or may not effectively Visuals are minimal,
    Visuals and Graphics understanding, but
    images, that enhance contribute to unclear, or irrelevant.
    some improvements
    understanding and understanding.
    could be made.
    engage the viewer.

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