Lessons and workbooks for the Australian high school science curriculum.
Levers Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different types of levers and how they provide mechanical advantage. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what a lever is and define the ‘effort’, ‘load’ and ‘fulcrum’. Define ‘class 1’, ‘class 2’ and ‘class 3’ levers, … Read more
Inclined Planes, Wedges and Screws Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how inclined planes, wedges and screws provide mechanical advantage. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what an inclined plane is and describe how it provides mechanical advantage. Explain what a wedge is and describe … Read more
Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how simple machines make tasks easier by reducing the amount of effort required. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe what a simple machine is and name the six types of simple machines identified by … Read more
Non-Contact Forces Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about three types of non-contact forces – gravity, magnetism and electrostatic forces. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what gravity is and describe how it affects the motion of objects. Discuss how gravitational force is related to … Read more
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about net force and compare balanced and unbalanced forces. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain how most objects have more than one force acting on them, with examples. Define ‘net force’. Calculate net force for … Read more
Contact Forces Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about three types of contact forces – friction, buoyancy and surface tension. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘friction’ and explain how it relates to the motion of objects. Differentiate between kinetic and static friction, with examples. … Read more
Introduction to Forces Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn what forces are and how they affect objects. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘force’. Describe how forces can cause a change in speed, direction or shape. Distinguish between push forces, pull forces and twist forces. … Read more
Energy Transfer and Transformation Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the transfer, transformation and conservation of energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: State the law of conservation of energy. Differentiate between ‘energy transfer’ and ‘energy transformation’, with examples. Compare mechanical potential energy and kinetic … Read more
Mechanical Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the two forms of mechanical energy – kinetic energy and potential energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘energy’ and state the units for measuring energy. Define ‘mechanical energy’ and name the two main forms of … Read more