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Simple Science – learning about forces

Modified: Feb 8, 2024 · Published: Jan 9, 2014 by Emma Vanstone · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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?

learn about forces

Examples of Push and Pull Forces

Collage 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

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