Forces: Pushing and Pulling Our World
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Forces: Pushing and Pulling Our World
Exploring the invisible powers that shape our daily lives Year 7 Science - Physics
What Are Forces?
A force is a push or a pull Forces can make objects move, stop, or change direction Forces can change the shape of objects We can't see forces, but we can see their effects
Types of Forces Around Us
{"left":"Contact Forces\nPushing a door\nPulling a rope\nFriction when walking","right":"Non-Contact Forces\nGravity pulling objects down\nMagnets attracting metal\nStatic electricity"}
Force Detective Activity
Look around the classroom and identify 5 different forces For each force, determine if it's a push or pull Decide if it's a contact or non-contact force Share your findings with a partner
Think and Discuss
What would happen if there was no friction between your shoes and the floor? How do you think gravity affects your daily life? Can you think of a situation where you use multiple forces at the same time?
Forces in Action - Key Takeaways
Forces are pushes and pulls that affect everything around us Contact forces require objects to touch each other Non-contact forces can act from a distance Understanding forces helps us explain how our world works