Forces Online Science Adventure

Pull up a chair as we push the boundaries of physics in this interactive program about forces. Using a combination of cool demonstrations students will explore and test the forces acting on a variety of objects.

Is inertia stronger than friction? In this 45 minute online session, learners will investigate pushes and pulls and uncover some fantastic things that forces can do. We’ll explore some of our favourite interactive physics demonstrations and test the forces acting on various objects. This session includes an introduction to an inquiry activity for students to complete after the session.

Grade Levels

Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Curriculum Links

Science K: Motion of objects
Science 2: Forces and Motion
Science 6: Newton’s laws

Availability

• 9:30AM, 10:45AM, 1:15PM
• Monday (pm only) - Friday
• October 1, 2024 - June 20, 2024

Language

• English

Additional Information

Check out what requirements you’ll need to host a workshop in General Online Workshop Requirements.

Before the Workshop (optional)

Teachers may try this Tablecloth Pull demo prior to the session or delivery concurrently with the presenter. Or do as a follow up activity. Review video (start at 2:23) – Note: You do NOT need to use water in the cups. You can add extra weight by using blocks, coins, sand, stones, etc.

Materials:

• Table with level, smooth, clear surface
• A tablecloth (slippery works best) OR paper towel with no seams along the edges
• Tower building supplies (safe stackable materials like blocks or cups and plastic plates or trays)

During the Workshop (optional)

Deliver the tablecloth pull with us! We will guide you through this, but check out the video linked above to prepare! We will be doing the ‘tower’ portion of the video during the session.