8/14/2019 Push pull worksheet.pdf

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Pushing and pullingBackground knowledgeForces can make things move. A force is a push or pull on something.Magnetism is a force that can push (repel) or pull (attract) things. The forceof gravitypulls objects toward Earth. When the wind blows, you can feel a

breeze as air pushes against you. When you drop a ball, the force of gravitypulls it toward Earth.

Science investigation

Using a bathroom scale, design and conduct an experiment to see whois the strongest among your family, friends, or classmates.Does a persons size make a difference? Can you pushharder with your hand or finger? Does a leg pushharder than an arm? Do the activity on website 71-1.

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Science activityThe pictures show a number of forces in action. Decide whether the force isa push or pull. Write your answer beside each picture.

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8/14/2019 Push pull worksheet.pdf

2/2 DK Publishing [2010]

Pushing and pullingBackground knowledgeForces can make things move. A forceis a push or pull on something.Magnetism is a force that can push (repel) or pull (attract) things. The forceof gravitypulls objects toward Earth. When the wind blows, you can feel a

breeze as air pushes against you. When you drop a ball, the force of gravitypulls it toward Earth.

Science investigation

This force is a

.....................

This force is a

.....................

This force is a ....................

This force is a .....................

This force is a .....................This force is a .....................

Science activityThe pictures show a number of forces in action. Decide whether the force isa push or pull. Write your answer beside each picture.

push.

push.

pull.

pull.

push. pull.

It is relatively easy for children to understand thatpushes and pulls are forces. its harder to grasp thatstretching, bending, turning, and squashing are alsoexamples of forces in action, usually produced by thecombined effects of two or more forces.

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