Today, we’ve been trying to learn about forces.
Pushes and pulls are examples of forces.
When we push or pull something, it moves.
Can you push a toy car softly? What happens? Does it move further if you push harder?
Can you think of things you push and things you pull? Are there things you can push and pull?
We drew a simple table with our ideas and then put them into a Venn diagram. The area in the middle where the circles overlap are things we push and pull.
Can you think of any more?
Examples of Push and Pull Forces
Push Forces
Push a scooter
Push a supermarket trolley
Push a swing
Push a bell
Pull Forces
A dog pulling on a lead.
Pull down a zip.
Pull a cracker
Push and Pull Forces
Hockey – push or pull the ball
Push or pull open a door.
If you’re starting a push and pull forces topic, you might like my push and pull puppets!
Don’t forget to take a look at my full collection of science activities for learning about forces.
Science concepts
Forces
Pushs and pulls
Last Updated on February 8, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
