Coward Punch - The Physics of Falling

Australian Curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 10 Science:

• Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190)
• The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229)

Syllabus outcomes: SC5-10PW, SC5-11PW

General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding

Relevant parts of Year 10 achievement standards: 
Students explain the concept of energy conservation and represent energy transfer and transformation within systems. They apply relationships between force, mass and acceleration to predict changes in the motion of objects

This lesson is part of the wider unit of work STOP the Coward Punch: Science – Years 9 & 10

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium to High – teacher will moderate class discussions, run group activities and facilitate learning around a topic of violence which will require sensitivity and nuance

• Device capable of creating audio-visual recordings with slow playback (optional)
• Device capable of presenting video and images to the class
• Scientific calculators
• Student devices with internet capability (optional)
• Student Worksheets – one copy per student

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Critical thinking
• Empathy
• Ethical understanding
• Problem solving

Following this lesson plan is an ideal way for your school to take part in Schools Clean Up Day or a Clean Up on any day of the year. You’ll be joining thousands of amazing teachers in making a difference and creating positive environmental change.