Investigating Motion – Lesson, Practical Sheet & Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – IGCSE Physic

Investigating Motion (Practical 1.5) – Lesson, Practical Sheet & Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – IGCSE Physics
Toy Car Investigation, Distance–Time Graphs, Speed and Evaluation

This Synapse Science resource guides students through Practical 1.5: timing a toy car as it rolls off a ramp and along a runway to measured marks, with a tennis ball alternative. It is part of the Synapse Science Unit 1: Forces and Motion pack.

Students identify variables, record repeats and calculate means, plot a distance–time graph, find speed from the gradient, and evaluate errors such as reaction time.

TOPICS COVERED – SPECIFICATION POINTS

• 1.5: Practical: investigate the motion of everyday objects such as toy cars or tennis balls
• Builds on 1.3 (distance–time graphs) and 1.4 (average speed = distance moved ÷ time taken)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Editable PowerPoint lesson with retrieval starter, method, risk assessment, worked example and exit ticket
• Printable practical sheet: Plan, Do, Analyse and Evaluate (Easy, Medium and Hard questions, 45 marks)
• Teacher and technician notes and a full mark scheme in Edexcel exam style

KEY FEATURES

• Sample class results so students can self-mark against the mark scheme
• Speed found two ways: from the table and from the graph gradient
• Errors, repeatability and light gate or video improvements explored
• Consistent Synapse Science format for seamless delivery

PAIRS WELL WITH

• IGCSE Teacher Toolkit: Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies and Student Activities