UNIT 1 SOW-Mass and Weight

Scheme of Work Template
Topic Unit: UNIT 1 MOTION,FORCES AND ENERGY Lesson Number: 3
Topic Title: Mass and weight Grade (Year Group): GRADE 9 IGCSE
Lesson Objectives Learning outcomes (Low medium, high ability ranges) Cross-Curricular links (Links with other
subjects or learning beyond the
State that mass is a measure of the quantity of matter in A*-A:
an object at rest relative to the observer classroom)
State that weight is a gravitational force on an object that Trigonometric graphs of Sine and
has mass Cosine
B-C:
Define gravitational field strength as force per unit mass; Define gravitational field strength as force per unit
w w
recall and use the equation g = and know that this is mass; recall and use the equation g = and know Learning Skills / Competencies
m m
equivalent to the acceleration of free fall that this is equivalent to the acceleration of free fall
Derivation of Trigonometric ratios
Know that weights, (and masses) may be compared using Know that weights, (and masses) may be compared
a balance using a balance
Describe, and use the concept of, weight as the effect of a

gravitational field on a mass
D-Below:
Describe, and use the concept of, weight as the effect

of a gravitational field on a mass
Starter Activity Key Words

 Direct Current
 Alternating current
 Peak value
Start the lesson by showing learners an apple and asking learners how much it weighs. Learners estimate the mass  Cathode ray oscilloscope
of the apple. Allow learners to make guesses without saying whether they are right or wrong. A learner may correctly  Root-mean square (r.m.s)
give the unit of Newtons, rather than grams or kilograms. Introduce the idea that mass and weight are different  Rectification
quantities that are often confused.  Half-wave rectification
 Full-wave rectification
 Bridge rectifier

Smoothing
Homework
Main lesson activities Assessment (Formative / Summative explanation) Resources (include list and links – name
of PP etc.)
Learners investigate the relationship between mass and Practice examples are given for students to practice
weight. They use an electronic balance to measure the mass and discuss later.  Power point
of various objects or they can use slotted masses of 100g  Keywords Table printout
each. Learners use a force meter to measure the weight. They
plot a graph of weight against mass and calculate the
gradient. Introduce the value of the gradient as the
gravitational field strength.
Relate weight, mass and gravitational field strength together

with the equation.
Set learners simple questions for practice.
Define gravitational field strength and link to the acceleration

of free-fall for an object near to the surface of the Earth.
Highlight that this value is constant. Explain to learners that all
objects experience the same acceleration due to free-fall, but
often it does not appear this way due to the presence of air
resistance. This will be covered further with terminal velocity.
Stick pictures of the planets and the Sun in our solar system
on the walls of the classroom, with values of their gravitational
field strength. Learners hunt to find the different planets and
their values of g and use these to calculate their weight on
these planets. Learners may need to first measure their mass
using bathroom scales. Some learners may be sensitive about
their mass so you may offer to share your mass with the class
for use in calculations.
Learners discuss how Olympic records might change if

competitions were held on the surface of Mars one day.
Assuming athletes had sufficient air and pressure, learners
estimate how records for weightlifting, javelin, high jump,
sprints, etc., would change with a different value of
gravitational field strength.
Set learners more questions for practice.
Extended assessment:
Clarify that a gravitational field is a region in which a mass
experiences a force due to gravitational attraction and this
value changes depending on the size of the mass creating the
field and the distance away from this mass.
Ask learners to calculate their gravitational attraction to any

other person in the room. Discuss with learners why these
forces go unnoticed.
Learners can investigate attractive force between masses

further using the Gravity Force Lab simulation:
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gravity-force-lab-
basics
Plenary Activity Additional Information e.g Health and
Safety
Learners investigate the relationship between mass and weight. They use an electronic balance to measure the
mass of various objects or they can use slotted masses of 100g each. Learners use a force meter to measure the
weight. They plot a graph of weight against mass and calculate the gradient. Introduce the value of the gradient as
the gravitational field strength.

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Topic Unit: UNIT 1 MOTION,FORCES AND ENERGY Lesson Number: 3

Describe, and use the concept of, weight as the effect of a

Describe, and use the concept of, weight as the effect

Starter Activity Key Words

Relate weight, mass and gravitational field strength together

Set learners simple questions for practice.

Define gravitational field strength and link to the acceleration

Learners discuss how Olympic records might change if

Set learners more questions for practice.

Ask learners to calculate their gravitational attraction to any

Learners can investigate attractive force between masses

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