ICSE Class 6 Physics, Unit 3: Force
From the CISCE curriculum. 7 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
This theme will enable children to understand the terms ‘Force’ and ‘Friction’. The push or pull of an object is called Force. A force can cause a stationary object to move and can change the direction of a moving object. When an inflated football is pressed from all sides its shape changes. When a ball is rolled on a floor, it stops after some time. Children will understand why this happens because the force acting between the surface of the ball and the floor slows down the ball. This force is called Friction. Friction can be static, sliding or rolling. There are situations where friction is advantageous and situations where it is disadvantageous.
Your child should be able to
- define force
- explain that a force can change the state of motion
- explain that a force can change the shape of an object
- describe force of friction with examples from daily life
- describe situations where static/ sliding / rolling frictions are in play
- explain advantage and disadvantage of force of friction in daily life situations
Key concepts in this unit
- Force as a push or pull.
- Effects of force on Mass (No effect)
- Speed Direction (rest and motion)
- Change in shape and size Using real world examples only.
- Force of Friction:
- Types – Rolling, Sliding and Static.
- Advantages and Disadvantages.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.