🔍 Part 1: Understanding Forces

1. What is a force? Circle the best answer:

A type of energy that makes things hot

A push or pull that can make things move, stop, or change direction

Something that only works with electricity

A tool used in science experiments

2. Fill in the blanks using the words: push, pull, force

A __________ is a __________ or __________ that can change how objects move.

3. In your own words, explain what a force is:

⬅️➡️ Part 2: Push or Pull?

4. Look at each action below. Tick whether it is a PUSH or a PULL (or both):

Opening a door:

Push

Pull

Kicking a rugby ball:

Push

Pull

Using a rope to move a heavy box:

Push

Pull

Pressing the keys on a computer:

Push

Pull

5. Match each everyday action with the correct type of force:

1. Closing a drawer

2. Picking up your school bag

3. Riding a scooter down a hill

4. Squeezing toothpaste from a tube

A. Pull force

B. Push force

C. Push force

D. Push force

🏃‍♂️ Part 3: Forces and Movement

6. What can forces do to objects? Tick all that apply:

Make them start moving

Make them stop moving

Make them change colour

Make them change direction

Make them grow bigger

Make them move faster or slower

7. Describe what happens when you push a toy car across the floor:

8. Complete these sentences:

When I push a ball, it _________________ away from me.

When I pull a wagon, it _________________ towards me.

When I stop pushing a rolling ball, it will _________________ moving.

🎨 Part 4: Drawing Forces

9. Draw a picture showing someone using a PUSH force. Label your drawing:

10. Draw a picture showing someone using a PULL force. Label your drawing:

🤔 Part 5: Think About It

11. List three examples of push forces you use at home:

12. List three examples of pull forces you use at school:

13. Explain why forces are important in everyday life:

Introduction to Forces

Introduction to Forces

🔍 Part 1: Understanding Forces

⬅️➡️ Part 2: Push or Pull?

🏃‍♂️ Part 3: Forces and Movement

🎨 Part 4: Drawing Forces

🤔 Part 5: Think About It

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