This resource is a fully differentiated lesson aimed at teaching the new GCSE Physics and Trilogy Physics specification, and links to the Energy and Energy resources module. This also covers what is required for the required practical for stretching a spring.

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This lesson has 5 learning objectives that are structured in the IDEAL format:

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• Identify factors that affect the spring constant, k, of a spring.

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• Describe the relationship between force and extension in a spring.

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• Explain the force on a spring by using the equation.

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• Apply your understanding of the force extension to work out the spring constant of your spring.

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• Link your ideas of the spring constant to explain why cars use springs with a high spring constant for suspension.

 

This lesson is designed with a challenge objective and challenge questions throughout to stretch your most able students, whilst supporting your LA students. There is also a support worksheet for LA analysis.

 

Review the lesson before teaching to see how the animations and objectives will work in your lesson.