ACSSU117
Elaborations
- investigating the effects of applying different forces to familiar objects
- investigating common situations where forces are balanced, such as stationary objects, and unbalanced, such as falling objects
- investigating a simple machine such as lever or pulley system
- exploring how gravity affects objects on the surface of Earth
- considering how gravity keeps planets in orbit around the sun
- investigating the effect of forces through the application of simple machines, such as the bow and arrows used by Torres Strait Islander Peoples or the spear throwers used by Aboriginal Peoples
ScOT catalogue terms