Push and Pull Forces Explained
Understanding Contact Forces Year 3 Science
What is a Force?
A force is a push or a pull Forces can make things move Forces can make things stop We use forces every day
Push vs Pull Forces
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Force Hunt Activity
Look around the classroom Find 3 things you can PUSH Find 3 things you can PULL Share your discoveries with a partner
Think and Discuss
What happens when you push something very light? What happens when you push something very heavy? Can you think of a time when you need to use both push AND pull?
Forces in Our Daily Life
Brushing your teeth (push and pull) Opening a book (pull) Writing with a pencil (push) Riding a bike (push pedals, pull handlebars) Forces help us do everything!