Friction Fun
Have fun investigating forces, friction and motion with toy cars! You can also test ideas about safety design features.
You'll find instructions, a materials list and further information on the teacher info. download. There is also a pupil worksheet for recording results and producing a graph.
Best for children aged 7 - 11 (P3 - P7)
This activity is linked to the Curriculum for Excellence.
CfE: Science > Forces, electricity and waves.

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