Speed is about movement, about travelling. But speed is not just about a distance travelled or a time taken. It is a way of...

Physics Narrative 5-11 11-14

This kind of statement is very common and reflects what we see around us. Speed limit signs are 30 or 50 with no attention...

Teaching Guidance 5-11 11-14

Here are some careful thoughts on choosing particular ways of writing the units for speed.

Teaching Guidance 5-11 11-14

The child's point of view sounds very sensible. However on a journey of 40 miles it is unlikely that Bill would be moving at...

Teaching Guidance 5-11 11-14

Most pupils are comfortable with the concept of speed, though they may not have a neat definition for it. However, comparisons...

Teaching Guidance 5-11 11-14

Suggestions for activities to aid the teaching of 'exploring motion' based on the Physics Narrative and the Teaching Guidance.

Classroom Activity 5-11

Falling, and perhaps also rising, are so common as occurrences that you'll perhaps need to make them a bit strange, to draw...

Classroom Activity 5-11