Forces - Push and Pull
Understand forces for Year 4-5.
Forces: Push and Pull
Key Stage 2 Science - Intermediate
Instructions: A force is a push or a pull. Forces can make things move, stop, speed up, or change direction.
Push or Pull?
Write if each action is a push or a pull
1. Opening a drawer → _______________
2. Kicking a football → _______________
3. Closing a door → _______________
4. Using a magnet to pick up a paperclip → _______________
5. Pushing a shopping trolley → _______________
6. Stretching an elastic band → _______________
Types of Forces
Match the force to its description
Gravity A force that slows things down
Friction A force that pulls objects to Earth
Air resistance A force between magnets
Magnetic force A force that slows falling objects
Activity 1: 1) pull 2) push 3) push 4) pull 5) push 6) pull
Activity 2: Gravity - pulls objects to Earth | Friction - slows things down | Air resistance - slows falling objects | Magnetic force - force between magnets
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