Every day, we see things moving around us. You move when you walk, run, and jump. A beach ball moves when you kick it. A sled moves when you pull it through the snow. But did you know that things can’t move on their own? To make something move, we need to use a force.
A force is like a magic power that helps things move. It can be a push or a pull. When you throw a basketball, you use a push force. A push is when you press something away from you. Push forces help things move away from you.
In a game of tug-of-war, you use a force to try to move the rope towards you. This is called a pull force. A pull is when you bring something closer to you. Pull forces help things move towards you.
Sometimes, we use both pushes and pulls to make things move. Think about it: what are some ways you make things move? Do you use a push or a pull? Next time you play, see if you can spot the pushes and pulls around you!
Have fun exploring forces!
Push and Pull Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find examples of push and pull forces. Look for objects you can move by pushing or pulling. For example, try pushing a door open or pulling a drawer out. Make a list or draw pictures of the objects you find and label them as “push” or “pull.” Share your findings with a friend or family member and explain how you used a force to move each object.
Force Experiment with a Toy Car: Use a toy car to explore how different forces affect movement. First, gently push the car and observe how far it goes. Then, try pulling it with a string. Experiment with different amounts of force to see how it changes the car’s speed and distance. Discuss with a partner: What happens when you use a stronger push or pull? How does the car’s movement change?
Story Time with Forces: Create a short story or comic strip about a character who uses push and pull forces in their daily adventures. Maybe they push a swing at the park or pull a wagon full of toys. Illustrate your story with drawings showing the character using forces. Share your story with the class and talk about the different forces your character used.
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Every day, we see things moving around us. You move about when you walk, run, and jump. A beach ball moves when you give it a kick. A snow sled moves as it’s dragged through the snow. But things can’t move on their own. To move something, you need to use a force.
So, what is a force? A force is a push or a pull. When you throw a basketball, you use a push force. A push is when you press something away from you. Push forces are causing these things to move.
In a game of tug-of-war, you use a force to try to move the rope towards you. You use a pull force. A pull force moves things closer to you. Pull forces are causing these things to move.
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Sometimes we use both pushes and pulls to make things move. Take a look: what are some ways you make things move? What makes them move? A push or a pull?
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