Movement with Gravity, Friction and Magnetism

Everything in the universe moves, and movement can be changed by different forces that push and pull. Three important forces are gravity, friction and magnetism. People need to consider these forces when designing everything from bike wheels to sports shoes to high-speed trains.

About NovaStar

NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.

NovaStar can be used across middle and upper primary, with 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 10 and 12 years.

• Suited for years 3 6
• Includes contemporary fiction texts and knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
• Builds fluency, vocabulary and comprehension strategies and skills
• Contains explicit teaching notes and exemplar lesson plans