Friction with Footwear!

Year 5 Science Investigates Friction with Footwear

This week, our Year 5 girls enjoyed a hands-on Science lesson all about friction. Working in small groups, they investigated how much force was needed to move different types of shoes across the floor.

Using force meters, the girls carefully measured and recorded the amount of pull required to drag each shoe. They then compared their results to find out which shoe would be the best for skidding in.

The lesson encouraged lots of discussion, teamwork, and problem-solving as the girls analysed their findings. It was a brilliant opportunity to see Science in action and discover how friction plays an important role in our everyday lives.

But this this lesson did more than teach facts — it helped the students advance their scientific thinking, inquiry skills, and self-confidence. That is precisely the kind of value a quality education should add, beyond what any exam or rubric can fully capture.

Well done to Year 5 for their enthusiasm and scientific thinking!