The World Around Us - Progression Grids

Planning the Curriculum for The World Around Us

Focus: Movement and Energy

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Things may move or change shape when they are pushed or pulled.
ME2
 An object will remain stationary unless a push or pull is applied.
 
ME2
 A push or pull is known as a ‘force’.

 
ME1
  The degree of a push or pull may bring about a change in the movement of an object the push or pull may speed up or slow down.
ME2
 Force is needed to make an object move, change speed or change direction.
 
ME1
Movement of objects will be different depending on the surface they are moving on.
ME1
 The amount of grip between two surfaces will affect movement in different ways.
 
ME3
 Force is needed to change the shape of an object.

 
ME1
  Dropped objects will be observed moving downwards at different speeds.
ME3
 Force is needed to make an object stop.
 
ME1
A dropped object will travel downwards.
ME1
 Making an object travel upwards always needs some energy.
ME2
 There is no movement if the force pushing an object is equal to the force pulling it.
ME1
    A force which acts against any movement is called friction. The force acting on an object must be greater than friction for it to move.
ME1
    Gravity is the force on earth that attracts all objects towards the ground.
ME1
    The force of gravity in space is much less.
ME1
The sun provides the earth with light and heat.
ME2
 Without the sun’s light and heat, life would not exist.
ME1
 The sun’s energy can be used to make things work.
 
ME1
    Energy is the ability to make things work.1
ME1
    Energy comes in the different forms of light, heat, sound, stored2, movement and electrical.
ME1
    Virtually all energy comes from the sun.
ME1
    Energy comes from either renewable or non-renewable sources.
ME1
Our sun is very powerful and can cause harm when we are not careful (eye and skin damage). Precautions need to be taken when out in the sun, to protect ourselves.PDMU
As well as from the sun, we get light from other sources.
ME6
 Light passes through some materials easily, some less so, and others not at all.
ME3
 Darkness is the absence of light; without light we cannot see.
ME1
Light and bright colours are very important in keeping us safe in the dark
PDMU
 When light cannot pass freely through an object, shadows are formed.
 
ME3
 The shape of shadows can be altered by the position of an object in relation to a source of light.
 
ME1
Reflectors are used in road safety.
PDMU
 Light and colour are used in road safety to give warnings.
PDMU
 Light can be reflected.
 
ME1
 
 
 Some colours are more easily seen in dark, dull conditions than others.
PDMU
  
 
Sounds can be made in a variety of ways and can be altered in terms of loudness.
CoT1
 Sounds are made by movements such as plucking, striking and blowing.
 
ME3
 The pitch of sounds can be altered in a variety of ways.
 
ME1
  Sound is used in road safety to warn us of danger.
PDMU
 Sounds are specifically caused by vibrations. These vibrations may or may not be visible.
ME1
    Sound vibrations travel through solids, liquids and gases.
ME1
Many of the appliances we use are powered by electricity.
 
ME6
 We rely heavily on electrical energy in our everyday life; without it life would be very different.
ME1
 Electrical energy can be stored in a battery.

 
ME1
Mains electricity can be dangerous.
ME7
 Electrical appliances obtain their energy from batteries and mains power.
ME1
 A completed circuit is needed for electricity to ‘flow’.
 
ME1
    Some materials (conductors) carry electricity; some (insulators) do not.
ME1
    If a circuit is deliberately broken to stop the flow of electricity and then completed again, this constitutes a switch.
ME1
    Electrical energy can be produced by burning fossil fuels or by using renewable energy resources such as the wind, sun, burning biomass and moving water.
ME4
    There are other ways that we can power electrical appliances, including solar cells and dynamos.
ME4
    Electricity is generated and transported through cables to consumers.
ME4
There are dangers associated with the use of electricity and electrical appliances.PDMU

Our thanks and acknowledgements to the following schools who feature in these videos.

  • Kilronan School, Magherafelt 
  • Antrim Primary School, Antrim 
  • Mill Strand Integrated Primary School, Portrush 
  • St Teresa's Primary School, Belfast,  
  • St Joseph's Primary School, Carryduff 
  • Andrews Memorial Primary School, Comber 
  • Gaelscoil Uí Dhochartaigh, Strabane