Push and Pull Forces Everywhere

We Are Learning To understand what forces are Year 3 Science Forces in our everyday world

What is a Force?

A force is a push or a pull Forces can make things move Forces can make things stop Forces can change direction

Let's Try It Together!

Stand up and push your chair Now pull your chair towards you Feel the force you're using What happened to the chair?

Push vs Pull Examples

{"left":"Pushing a door open\nKicking a football\nPushing a shopping trolley\nPressing a button","right":"Pulling a door handle\nPulling a rope\nPulling open a drawer\nTugging a toy"}

Can You Spot the Forces?

Look around our classroom What pushes and pulls can you see? Think about how you got to school today What forces did you use?

Force Sorting Game

Work in groups of 5 Sort the picture cards into 'Push' or 'Pull' Discuss your choices with your group Be ready to explain your thinking!

Forces in Action Everywhere

What Have We Learned?

Forces are pushes and pulls We use forces every day Forces make things move, stop, or change direction We can see forces all around us